Waylon Cato Dam

TR-FRENCH QUARTER CREEK· Berkeley, South Carolina· Built 2000· 9 ft tall
Unknown Fish And Wildlife Pond Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Waylon Cato Dam is classified as unknown in South Carolina. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 3.2% in SC)
Max Storage488 acre-ft
Normal Storage80 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres
Year Completed2000 (26 years old)
NID IDSC02802

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: November 28, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Waylon Cato Dam?

Waylon Cato Dam is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Waylon Cato Dam?

Waylon Cato Dam is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Waylon Cato Dam built?

Waylon Cato Dam was completed in 2000, making it 26 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 Waylon Cato Dam?

Waylon Cato Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Waylon Cato Dam?

Waylon Cato Dam has a dam height of 9 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 Waylon Cato Dam last inspected?

Waylon Cato Dam was last inspected on November 28, 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.