Mary Lee Elmore Dam
Key Takeaway
Mary Lee Elmore Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 5.2% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00506 |
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
HARRY L ELMORE JR LIFE ESTATE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mary Lee Elmore Dam?
Mary Lee Elmore 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 Mary Lee Elmore Dam?
Mary Lee Elmore Dam is owned by HARRY L ELMORE JR LIFE ESTATE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mary Lee Elmore Dam built?
Mary Lee Elmore Dam was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Mary Lee Elmore Dam?
Mary Lee Elmore 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 Mary Lee Elmore Dam?
Mary Lee Elmore Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Mary Lee Elmore Dam last inspected?
Mary Lee Elmore Dam was last inspected on November 8, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.