O T Price Dam
Key Takeaway
O T Price Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 52.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01267 |
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 AIRY POND LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of O T Price Dam?
O T Price 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 O T Price Dam?
O T Price Dam is owned by MT AIRY POND LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was O T Price Dam built?
O T Price Dam was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 O T Price Dam?
O T Price Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is O T Price Dam?
O T Price Dam has a dam height of 22 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 O T Price Dam last inspected?
O T Price Dam was last inspected on December 13, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.