Toy Hyder Dam

TR-SOUTH PACOLET RIVER· Spartanburg, South Carolina· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Toy Hyder Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 28.8% in SC)
Max Storage57 acre-ft
Normal Storage17 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
NID IDSC02488

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: May 22, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

TOY WAYNE AND HELLON HYDER TRUSTEES;VICKIE L LEONARD

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Toy Hyder Dam?

Toy Hyder 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 Toy Hyder Dam?

Toy Hyder Dam is owned by TOY WAYNE AND HELLON HYDER TRUSTEES;VICKIE L LEONARD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Toy Hyder Dam?

Toy Hyder 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 Toy Hyder Dam?

Toy Hyder Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Toy Hyder Dam last inspected?

Toy Hyder Dam was last inspected on May 22, 2017. 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.