Lucille Shepard Dam
Key Takeaway
Lucille Shepard Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 11% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00978 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
GUMTREE FARM LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lucille Shepard Dam?
Lucille Shepard Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lucille Shepard Dam?
Lucille Shepard Dam is owned by GUMTREE FARM LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lucille Shepard Dam built?
Lucille Shepard Dam was completed in 1952, making it 74 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Lucille Shepard Dam?
Lucille Shepard Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lucille Shepard Dam?
Lucille Shepard Dam has a dam height of 12 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Lucille Shepard Dam last inspected?
Lucille Shepard Dam was last inspected on November 13, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.