River Oaks Retreat Center Dam
Key Takeaway
River Oaks Retreat Center Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 87.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01776 |
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
SC DISTRICT COUNCIL OF THE ASSEMBLIES OF GOD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of River Oaks Retreat Center Dam?
River Oaks Retreat Center 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 River Oaks Retreat Center Dam?
River Oaks Retreat Center Dam is owned by SC DISTRICT COUNCIL OF THE ASSEMBLIES OF GOD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was River Oaks Retreat Center Dam built?
River Oaks Retreat Center Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 River Oaks Retreat Center Dam?
River Oaks Retreat Center 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 River Oaks Retreat Center Dam?
River Oaks Retreat Center Dam has a dam height of 35 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 River Oaks Retreat Center Dam last inspected?
River Oaks Retreat Center Dam was last inspected on May 25, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.