Palmetto Place Dam
Key Takeaway
Palmetto Place Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 37.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02644 |
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
PALMETTO PLACE HOA;ROGER S STARRETTE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Palmetto Place Dam?
Palmetto Place 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 Palmetto Place Dam?
Palmetto Place Dam is owned by PALMETTO PLACE HOA;ROGER S STARRETTE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Palmetto Place Dam built?
Palmetto Place Dam was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Palmetto Place Dam?
Palmetto Place Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Palmetto Place Dam?
Palmetto Place Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Palmetto Place Dam last inspected?
Palmetto Place Dam was last inspected on August 8, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.