Upper Quail Hollow Dam
Key Takeaway
Upper Quail Hollow Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 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 | 37 ft (taller than 89.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02261 |
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
KIMBERLY PRICKETT;QUAIL HOLLOW COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION;SKY BLUE LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Quail Hollow Dam?
Upper Quail Hollow 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 Quail Hollow Dam?
Upper Quail Hollow Dam is owned by KIMBERLY PRICKETT;QUAIL HOLLOW COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION;SKY BLUE LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Upper Quail Hollow Dam built?
Upper Quail Hollow Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Upper Quail Hollow Dam?
Upper Quail Hollow 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 Quail Hollow Dam?
Upper Quail Hollow Dam has a dam height of 37 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 Quail Hollow Dam last inspected?
Upper Quail Hollow Dam was last inspected on August 27, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.