Oak Hills Golf Club Dam
Key Takeaway
Oak Hills Golf Club Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 24 ft (taller than 59.6% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 377 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 282 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00084 |
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
OAK HILLS GOLF PARTNERS LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Oak Hills Golf Club Dam?
Oak Hills Golf Club Dam 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 Oak Hills Golf Club Dam?
Oak Hills Golf Club Dam is owned by OAK HILLS GOLF PARTNERS LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Oak Hills Golf Club Dam built?
Oak Hills Golf Club Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Oak Hills Golf Club Dam?
Oak Hills Golf Club 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 Oak Hills Golf Club Dam?
Oak Hills Golf Club Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Oak Hills Golf Club Dam last inspected?
Oak Hills Golf Club Dam was last inspected on April 27, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.