Luther Williams Dam
Key Takeaway
Luther Williams Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1915 and is 111 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 37.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00395 |
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
BETTY JEAN AND LUTHER NELSON WILLIAMS JR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Luther Williams Dam?
Luther Williams 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 Luther Williams Dam?
Luther Williams Dam is owned by BETTY JEAN AND LUTHER NELSON WILLIAMS JR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Luther Williams Dam built?
Luther Williams Dam was completed in 1915, making it 111 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 Luther Williams Dam?
Luther Williams 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 Luther Williams Dam?
Luther Williams Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Luther Williams Dam last inspected?
Luther Williams Dam was last inspected on August 2, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.