Thomas P Hughes Dam
Key Takeaway
Thomas P Hughes Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1945 and is 81 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 59.6% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01641 |
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
BRENDA SHEPHERD;SHERRON SHEPHERD;SUSAN MCKINNON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Thomas P Hughes Dam?
Thomas P Hughes 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 Thomas P Hughes Dam?
Thomas P Hughes Dam is owned by BRENDA SHEPHERD;SHERRON SHEPHERD;SUSAN MCKINNON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Thomas P Hughes Dam built?
Thomas P Hughes Dam was completed in 1945, making it 81 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 Thomas P Hughes Dam?
Thomas P Hughes Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Thomas P Hughes Dam?
Thomas P Hughes Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Thomas P Hughes Dam last inspected?
Thomas P Hughes Dam was last inspected on October 2, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.