Wh and Carolyn Presley Dam
Key Takeaway
Wh and Carolyn Presley Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1996 and is 30 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 59.6% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02717 |
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
DYHNNE M QUINN;JERRY AND PATTI MCDOWELL;MATT D AND SARAH G ANDERSON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wh and Carolyn Presley Dam?
Wh and Carolyn Presley 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 Wh and Carolyn Presley Dam?
Wh and Carolyn Presley Dam is owned by DYHNNE M QUINN;JERRY AND PATTI MCDOWELL;MATT D AND SARAH G ANDERSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wh and Carolyn Presley Dam built?
Wh and Carolyn Presley Dam was completed in 1996, making it 30 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 Wh and Carolyn Presley Dam?
Wh and Carolyn Presley 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 Wh and Carolyn Presley Dam?
Wh and Carolyn Presley Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Wh and Carolyn Presley Dam last inspected?
Wh and Carolyn Presley Dam was last inspected on July 31, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.