Upper Golden Hills Dam
Key Takeaway
Upper Golden Hills Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. 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 | 40 ft (taller than 92.3% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| NID ID | SC02607 |
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
GOLDEN HILLS INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Golden Hills Dam?
Upper Golden Hills 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 Upper Golden Hills Dam?
Upper Golden Hills Dam is owned by GOLDEN HILLS INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Upper Golden Hills Dam?
Upper Golden Hills 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 Upper Golden Hills Dam?
Upper Golden Hills Dam has a dam height of 40 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 Upper Golden Hills Dam last inspected?
Upper Golden Hills Dam was last inspected on April 24, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.