Summer Cat I Emergency Cooling Water

FREES CREEK· Fairfield, South Carolina· Built 1979· Earth· 113 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Public Utility

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 Length5,315 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.6K acre-ft
Normal Storage1.2K acre-ft
Surface Area44 acres
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)
NID IDSC83102

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
Last Inspection: July 15, 2021
State Regulated: No

Ownership

SOUTH CAROLINA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY

Public Utility

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.