Willamette Industries Dam
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 Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02708 |
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
WATEREE HOLDINGS LLC
Private
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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.