William Jenkins Dam
Key Takeaway
William Jenkins Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 8.3% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| NID ID | SC02629 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ST JULIEN BUSH JENKINS;WILLIAM GREEN JENKINS JR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of William Jenkins Dam?
William Jenkins Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates William Jenkins Dam?
William Jenkins Dam is owned by ST JULIEN BUSH JENKINS;WILLIAM GREEN JENKINS JR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of William Jenkins Dam?
William Jenkins 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 William Jenkins Dam?
William Jenkins Dam has a dam height of 11 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 William Jenkins Dam last inspected?
William Jenkins Dam was last inspected on December 19, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.