Tony Stiwinter Dam
Key Takeaway
Tony Stiwinter Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1989 and is 37 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 62.5% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02447 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ASHLEY G AND BRADLEY T GARRICK;MARK AND TAMMY ALCOTT;SANDRA M GALLOWAY;STEVEN P GALLOWAY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tony Stiwinter Dam?
Tony Stiwinter Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Tony Stiwinter Dam?
Tony Stiwinter Dam is owned by ASHLEY G AND BRADLEY T GARRICK;MARK AND TAMMY ALCOTT;SANDRA M GALLOWAY;STEVEN P GALLOWAY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tony Stiwinter Dam built?
Tony Stiwinter Dam was completed in 1989, making it 37 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 Tony Stiwinter Dam?
Tony Stiwinter 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 Tony Stiwinter Dam?
Tony Stiwinter Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Tony Stiwinter Dam last inspected?
Tony Stiwinter Dam was last inspected on June 6, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.