R Holliday Lower Dam
Key Takeaway
R Holliday Lower Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 23.6% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01976 |
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
RICHARD HOLLIDAY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of R Holliday Lower Dam?
R Holliday Lower 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 R Holliday Lower Dam?
R Holliday Lower Dam is owned by RICHARD HOLLIDAY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was R Holliday Lower Dam built?
R Holliday Lower Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 R Holliday Lower Dam?
R Holliday Lower 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 R Holliday Lower Dam?
R Holliday Lower 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 R Holliday Lower Dam last inspected?
R Holliday Lower Dam was last inspected on November 13, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.