Patten Seed CO Dam
Key Takeaway
Patten Seed CO Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 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 | 15 ft (taller than 23.6% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 344 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00399 |
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
SOUTHERN FARMLANDS LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Patten Seed CO Dam?
Patten Seed CO Dam 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 Patten Seed CO Dam?
Patten Seed CO Dam is owned by SOUTHERN FARMLANDS LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Patten Seed CO Dam built?
Patten Seed CO Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Patten Seed CO Dam?
Patten Seed CO Dam 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 Patten Seed CO Dam?
Patten Seed CO Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Patten Seed CO Dam last inspected?
Patten Seed CO Dam was last inspected on February 7, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.