Mccormick Wat Wks Dam
Key Takeaway
Mccormick Wat Wks Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 23.6% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01094 |
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
JOHN W MOORE SR;KIRK C STRINGER ET AL;MCCORMICK COMMISSION OF PUBLIC WORKS BOARD
Private
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Mccormick Wat Wks Dam?
Mccormick Wat Wks 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 Mccormick Wat Wks Dam?
Mccormick Wat Wks Dam is owned by JOHN W MOORE SR;KIRK C STRINGER ET AL;MCCORMICK COMMISSION OF PUBLIC WORKS BOARD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mccormick Wat Wks Dam built?
Mccormick Wat Wks Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Mccormick Wat Wks Dam?
Mccormick Wat Wks Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mccormick Wat Wks Dam?
Mccormick Wat Wks Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Mccormick Wat Wks Dam last inspected?
Mccormick Wat Wks Dam was last inspected on September 26, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.