Oolenoy WCD Dam 40
Key Takeaway
Oolenoy WCD Dam 40 is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 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 | 60 ft (taller than 98.2% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 2.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 49 acres |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02452 |
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
OOLENOY RIVER WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT;SC DEPARTMENT OF PARKS RECREATION AND TOURISM
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Oolenoy WCD Dam 40?
Oolenoy WCD Dam 40 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 WCD Dam 40?
Oolenoy WCD Dam 40 is owned by OOLENOY RIVER WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT;SC DEPARTMENT OF PARKS RECREATION AND TOURISM (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Oolenoy WCD Dam 40 built?
Oolenoy WCD Dam 40 was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 WCD Dam 40?
Oolenoy WCD Dam 40 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 Oolenoy WCD Dam 40?
Oolenoy WCD Dam 40 has a dam height of 60 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 WCD Dam 40 last inspected?
Oolenoy WCD Dam 40 was last inspected on January 31, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.