Phillips/Blankenship Dam
Key Takeaway
Phillips/Blankenship Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 1.5% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| NID ID | SC00214 |
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
JAMES AND KIMBERLY SPIRES;JAMES REYNOLDS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Phillips/Blankenship Dam?
Phillips/Blankenship 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 Phillips/Blankenship Dam?
Phillips/Blankenship Dam is owned by JAMES AND KIMBERLY SPIRES;JAMES REYNOLDS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Phillips/Blankenship Dam?
Phillips/Blankenship 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 Phillips/Blankenship Dam?
Phillips/Blankenship Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Phillips/Blankenship Dam last inspected?
Phillips/Blankenship Dam was last inspected on April 4, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.