The White Witch Dam
Key Takeaway
The White Witch Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1991 and is 35 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 81.4% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02576 |
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
FOUR THE BOYS LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of The White Witch Dam?
The White Witch 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 The White Witch Dam?
The White Witch Dam is owned by FOUR THE BOYS LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was The White Witch Dam built?
The White Witch Dam was completed in 1991, making it 35 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 The White Witch Dam?
The White Witch Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is The White Witch Dam?
The White Witch Dam has a dam height of 31 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 The White Witch Dam last inspected?
The White Witch Dam was last inspected on August 4, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.