Willamette Industries Dam

TR-MINTON CREEK· Fairfield, South Carolina· Built 1990· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Willamette Industries Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 70.9% in SC)
Max Storage48 acre-ft
Normal Storage24 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Year Completed1990 (36 years old)
NID IDSC02708

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 1, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

WATEREE HOLDINGS LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Willamette Industries Dam?

Willamette Industries 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 Willamette Industries Dam?

Willamette Industries Dam is owned by WATEREE HOLDINGS LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Willamette Industries Dam built?

Willamette Industries Dam was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 Willamette Industries Dam?

Willamette Industries 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 Willamette Industries Dam?

Willamette Industries Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Willamette Industries Dam last inspected?

Willamette Industries Dam was last inspected on May 1, 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.