Westvaco Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Westvaco Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 14.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 92 acres |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00963 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
SC DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Westvaco Dam 1?
Westvaco Dam 1 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 Westvaco Dam 1?
Westvaco Dam 1 is owned by SC DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Westvaco Dam 1 built?
Westvaco Dam 1 was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Westvaco Dam 1?
Westvaco Dam 1 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 Westvaco Dam 1?
Westvaco Dam 1 has a dam height of 13 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 Westvaco Dam 1 last inspected?
Westvaco Dam 1 was last inspected on November 29, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.