White Oak Slash Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
White Oak Slash Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 14.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 432 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 120 acres |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01400 |
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
SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of White Oak Slash Lake Dam?
White Oak Slash Lake 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 White Oak Slash Lake Dam?
White Oak Slash Lake Dam is owned by SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was White Oak Slash Lake Dam built?
White Oak Slash Lake Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 White Oak Slash Lake Dam?
White Oak Slash Lake 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 White Oak Slash Lake Dam?
White Oak Slash Lake Dam 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 White Oak Slash Lake Dam last inspected?
White Oak Slash Lake Dam was last inspected on April 25, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.