Parsons Mtn Dam
Key Takeaway
Parsons Mtn Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 78.9% in SC) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 263 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 263 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 31 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 42,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | SC82404 |
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
USDA FS
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Parsons Mtn Dam?
Parsons Mtn 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 Parsons Mtn Dam?
Parsons Mtn Dam is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Parsons Mtn Dam built?
Parsons Mtn Dam was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Parsons Mtn Dam?
Parsons Mtn Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Parsons Mtn Dam?
Parsons Mtn Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Parsons Mtn Dam last inspected?
Parsons Mtn Dam was last inspected on September 18, 2007. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.