Willie Rucker Dam
Key Takeaway
Willie Rucker Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1945 and is 81 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 28.8% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00571 |
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
FRANK PHILLIP RUCKER ET AL;LINDA TAYLOR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Willie Rucker Dam?
Willie Rucker 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 Willie Rucker Dam?
Willie Rucker Dam is owned by FRANK PHILLIP RUCKER ET AL;LINDA TAYLOR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Willie Rucker Dam built?
Willie Rucker Dam was completed in 1945, making it 81 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 Willie Rucker Dam?
Willie Rucker 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 Willie Rucker Dam?
Willie Rucker Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Willie Rucker Dam last inspected?
Willie Rucker Dam was last inspected on March 23, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.