Pecan Hill Plantation Dam
Key Takeaway
Pecan Hill Plantation Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 5.2% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00990 |
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
PECAN HILL LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pecan Hill Plantation Dam?
Pecan Hill Plantation 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 Pecan Hill Plantation Dam?
Pecan Hill Plantation Dam is owned by PECAN HILL LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pecan Hill Plantation Dam built?
Pecan Hill Plantation Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Pecan Hill Plantation Dam?
Pecan Hill Plantation 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 Pecan Hill Plantation Dam?
Pecan Hill Plantation Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Pecan Hill Plantation Dam last inspected?
Pecan Hill Plantation Dam was last inspected on November 14, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.