Summer Cat I Emergency Cooling Water
Key Takeaway
Summer Cat I Emergency Cooling Water is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 113 ft (taller than 99.5% in SC) |
| Dam Length | 5,315 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | SC83102 |
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
SOUTH CAROLINA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Summer Cat I Emergency Cooling Water?
Summer Cat I Emergency Cooling Water 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 Summer Cat I Emergency Cooling Water?
Summer Cat I Emergency Cooling Water is owned by SOUTH CAROLINA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Summer Cat I Emergency Cooling Water built?
Summer Cat I Emergency Cooling Water was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Summer Cat I Emergency Cooling Water?
Summer Cat I Emergency Cooling Water 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 Summer Cat I Emergency Cooling Water?
Summer Cat I Emergency Cooling Water has a dam height of 113 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 Summer Cat I Emergency Cooling Water last inspected?
Summer Cat I Emergency Cooling Water was last inspected on July 15, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.