Oolenoy River WCD Dam 9
Key Takeaway
Oolenoy River WCD Dam 9 is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 | 66 ft (taller than 98.5% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 322 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01384 |
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
LARRY MCCULLOUGH;OOLENOY RIVER WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT;VINCENT DUGAN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Oolenoy River WCD Dam 9?
Oolenoy River WCD Dam 9 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 Oolenoy River WCD Dam 9?
Oolenoy River WCD Dam 9 is owned by LARRY MCCULLOUGH;OOLENOY RIVER WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT;VINCENT DUGAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Oolenoy River WCD Dam 9 built?
Oolenoy River WCD Dam 9 was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Oolenoy River WCD Dam 9?
Oolenoy River WCD Dam 9 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Oolenoy River WCD Dam 9?
Oolenoy River WCD Dam 9 has a dam height of 66 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 Oolenoy River WCD Dam 9 last inspected?
Oolenoy River WCD Dam 9 was last inspected on January 31, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.