Ninety Six Dam D-1265 Star Fort
Key Takeaway
Ninety Six Dam D-1265 Star Fort is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 78.9% in SC) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 378 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01232 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
DOI NPS
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Ninety Six Dam D-1265 Star Fort?
Ninety Six Dam D-1265 Star Fort is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Ninety Six Dam D-1265 Star Fort?
Ninety Six Dam D-1265 Star Fort is owned by DOI NPS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ninety Six Dam D-1265 Star Fort built?
Ninety Six Dam D-1265 Star Fort was completed in 1935, making it 91 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 Ninety Six Dam D-1265 Star Fort?
Ninety Six Dam D-1265 Star Fort serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ninety Six Dam D-1265 Star Fort?
Ninety Six Dam D-1265 Star Fort has a dam height of 30 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 Ninety Six Dam D-1265 Star Fort last inspected?
Ninety Six Dam D-1265 Star Fort was last inspected on January 25, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.