Maxine Weathersby Dam
Key Takeaway
Maxine Weathersby Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1951 and is 75 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 33.8% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00344 |
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
ANGELA ELIZABETH PARKER;JAYNES GARWOOD WEATHERSBY JR;TIMOTHY RAY WEATHERSBY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Maxine Weathersby Dam?
Maxine Weathersby 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 Maxine Weathersby Dam?
Maxine Weathersby Dam is owned by ANGELA ELIZABETH PARKER;JAYNES GARWOOD WEATHERSBY JR;TIMOTHY RAY WEATHERSBY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Maxine Weathersby Dam built?
Maxine Weathersby Dam was completed in 1951, making it 75 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 Maxine Weathersby Dam?
Maxine Weathersby 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 Maxine Weathersby Dam?
Maxine Weathersby Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Maxine Weathersby Dam last inspected?
Maxine Weathersby Dam was last inspected on July 27, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.