Roy/Chritton/Key Dam
Key Takeaway
Roy/Chritton/Key Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 50.2% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| NID ID | SC02526 |
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
NICHOLAS ANDERSON RUSSO;RALPH S WEAVER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Roy/Chritton/Key Dam?
Roy/Chritton/Key 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 Roy/Chritton/Key Dam?
Roy/Chritton/Key Dam is owned by NICHOLAS ANDERSON RUSSO;RALPH S WEAVER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Roy/Chritton/Key Dam?
Roy/Chritton/Key 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 Roy/Chritton/Key Dam?
Roy/Chritton/Key Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Roy/Chritton/Key Dam last inspected?
Roy/Chritton/Key Dam was last inspected on August 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.