Palmetto St Const Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Palmetto St Const Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 11% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00468 |
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
LUGOFF FARMS LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Palmetto St Const Dam 1?
Palmetto St Const Dam 1 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 St Const Dam 1?
Palmetto St Const Dam 1 is owned by LUGOFF FARMS LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Palmetto St Const Dam 1 built?
Palmetto St Const Dam 1 was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 St Const Dam 1?
Palmetto St Const Dam 1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Palmetto St Const Dam 1?
Palmetto St Const Dam 1 has a dam height of 12 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 St Const Dam 1 last inspected?
Palmetto St Const Dam 1 was last inspected on April 3, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.