Smurfit-Stone Lagoon Dam
Key Takeaway
Smurfit-Stone Lagoon Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 33.8% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 7.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,400 acres |
| NID ID | SC03515 |
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
WESTROCK CP, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Smurfit-Stone Lagoon Dam?
Smurfit-Stone Lagoon 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 Smurfit-Stone Lagoon Dam?
Smurfit-Stone Lagoon Dam is owned by WESTROCK CP, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Smurfit-Stone Lagoon Dam?
Smurfit-Stone Lagoon Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Smurfit-Stone Lagoon Dam?
Smurfit-Stone Lagoon Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Smurfit-Stone Lagoon Dam last inspected?
Smurfit-Stone Lagoon Dam was last inspected on December 7, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.