Lutheran Church Dam
Key Takeaway
Lutheran Church Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 52.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01359 |
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
LAURA G WALLS;STEPHEN J BATY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lutheran Church Dam?
Lutheran Church 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 Lutheran Church Dam?
Lutheran Church Dam is owned by LAURA G WALLS;STEPHEN J BATY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lutheran Church Dam built?
Lutheran Church Dam was completed in 1900, making it 126 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 Lutheran Church Dam?
Lutheran Church 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 Lutheran Church Dam?
Lutheran Church Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Lutheran Church Dam last inspected?
Lutheran Church Dam was last inspected on April 6, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.