Womens Missionary Dam

TR-MINTON CREEK· Fairfield, South Carolina· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Womens Missionary Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 59.6% in SC)
Max Storage180 acre-ft
Normal Storage156 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
NID IDSC02291

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

WOMANS MISSIONARY UNION

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Womens Missionary Dam?

Womens Missionary 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 Womens Missionary Dam?

Womens Missionary Dam is owned by WOMANS MISSIONARY UNION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Womens Missionary Dam?

Womens Missionary 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 Womens Missionary Dam?

Womens Missionary Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Womens Missionary Dam last inspected?

Womens Missionary 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.