Ridge Ag Assoc Dam
Key Takeaway
Ridge Ag Assoc Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 years old. Its primary use is hydroelectric.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 28.8% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01115 |
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
JOE LOTT AND LINDA ROLLINS;LT COL CHRISTOPHER L TROTTER;RIDGE AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ridge Ag Assoc Dam?
Ridge Ag Assoc 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 Ridge Ag Assoc Dam?
Ridge Ag Assoc Dam is owned by JOE LOTT AND LINDA ROLLINS;LT COL CHRISTOPHER L TROTTER;RIDGE AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ridge Ag Assoc Dam built?
Ridge Ag Assoc Dam was completed in 1935, making it 91 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 Ridge Ag Assoc Dam?
Ridge Ag Assoc Dam serves the following purposes: Hydroelectric, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ridge Ag Assoc Dam?
Ridge Ag Assoc Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Ridge Ag Assoc Dam last inspected?
Ridge Ag Assoc Dam was last inspected on July 27, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.