Mt Canaan Bapt Assn Dam
Key Takeaway
Mt Canaan Bapt Assn Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 70.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02783 |
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
MT CANAAN BAPTIST ASSOC
Private
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Low Hazard 27 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Mt Canaan Bapt Assn Dam?
Mt Canaan Bapt Assn 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 Mt Canaan Bapt Assn Dam?
Mt Canaan Bapt Assn Dam is owned by MT CANAAN BAPTIST ASSOC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mt Canaan Bapt Assn Dam built?
Mt Canaan Bapt Assn Dam was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Mt Canaan Bapt Assn Dam?
Mt Canaan Bapt Assn 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 Mt Canaan Bapt Assn Dam?
Mt Canaan Bapt Assn Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Mt Canaan Bapt Assn Dam last inspected?
Mt Canaan Bapt Assn Dam was last inspected on August 2, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.