N F Jeffcoat Dam
Key Takeaway
N F Jeffcoat 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 | 13 ft (taller than 14.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00212 |
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
FRANCES JEFFCOAT AND JOE E JEFFCOAT CO-TRUSTEES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of N F Jeffcoat Dam?
N F Jeffcoat 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 N F Jeffcoat Dam?
N F Jeffcoat Dam is owned by FRANCES JEFFCOAT AND JOE E JEFFCOAT CO-TRUSTEES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was N F Jeffcoat Dam built?
N F Jeffcoat 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 N F Jeffcoat Dam?
N F Jeffcoat 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 N F Jeffcoat Dam?
N F Jeffcoat Dam has a dam height of 13 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 N F Jeffcoat Dam last inspected?
N F Jeffcoat Dam was last inspected on April 13, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.