St Matthews Wastewater Efluent Storage Basin

TR-LYONS CREEK OFFSTREAM· Calhoun, South Carolina· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

St Matthews Wastewater Efluent Storage Basin is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 19.3% in SC)
Max Storage118 acre-ft
Normal Storage118 acre-ft
NID IDSC003565

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

TOWN OF ST MATTHEWS

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of St Matthews Wastewater Efluent Storage Basin?

St Matthews Wastewater Efluent Storage Basin 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 St Matthews Wastewater Efluent Storage Basin?

St Matthews Wastewater Efluent Storage Basin is owned by TOWN OF ST MATTHEWS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of St Matthews Wastewater Efluent Storage Basin?

St Matthews Wastewater Efluent Storage Basin 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 St Matthews Wastewater Efluent Storage Basin?

St Matthews Wastewater Efluent Storage Basin has a dam height of 14 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.