Sjwd Water Dist Rcc Dam
Key Takeaway
Sjwd Water Dist Rcc Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is water supply. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 44 ft (taller than 94.8% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 2.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 137 acres |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02747 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
STARTEX JACKSON WELLFORD DUNCAN WATER DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Sjwd Water Dist Rcc Dam?
Sjwd Water Dist Rcc Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Sjwd Water Dist Rcc Dam?
Sjwd Water Dist Rcc Dam is owned by STARTEX JACKSON WELLFORD DUNCAN WATER DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sjwd Water Dist Rcc Dam built?
Sjwd Water Dist Rcc Dam was completed in 1997, making it 29 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 Sjwd Water Dist Rcc Dam?
Sjwd Water Dist Rcc Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Sjwd Water Dist Rcc Dam?
Sjwd Water Dist Rcc Dam has a dam height of 44 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 Sjwd Water Dist Rcc Dam last inspected?
Sjwd Water Dist Rcc Dam was last inspected on May 18, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.