Sandra C Sawyer Dam
Key Takeaway
Sandra C Sawyer Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1951 and is 75 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 23.6% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00310 |
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
C DAVID SAWYER JR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sandra C Sawyer Dam?
Sandra C Sawyer 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 Sandra C Sawyer Dam?
Sandra C Sawyer Dam is owned by C DAVID SAWYER JR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sandra C Sawyer Dam built?
Sandra C Sawyer Dam was completed in 1951, making it 75 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 Sandra C Sawyer Dam?
Sandra C Sawyer 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 Sandra C Sawyer Dam?
Sandra C Sawyer 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 Sandra C Sawyer Dam last inspected?
Sandra C Sawyer Dam was last inspected on August 8, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.