Tex Harmon Dam
Key Takeaway
Tex Harmon Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is debris control.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 70.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 187 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02639 |
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
KATHY H RAMSEY AND WALLACE K HARMON;VALERIE AND TIM WILLIAMS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tex Harmon Dam?
Tex Harmon 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 Tex Harmon Dam?
Tex Harmon Dam is owned by KATHY H RAMSEY AND WALLACE K HARMON;VALERIE AND TIM WILLIAMS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tex Harmon Dam built?
Tex Harmon Dam was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Tex Harmon Dam?
Tex Harmon Dam serves the following purposes: Debris Control, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Tex Harmon Dam?
Tex Harmon Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Tex Harmon Dam last inspected?
Tex Harmon Dam was last inspected on May 24, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.