Wood Valley Dam
Key Takeaway
Wood Valley Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 56 ft (taller than 97.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01313 |
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
BERRIE HILL SOUTH LLC;CAROL M JANTZEN;GWEN H KETCHAM REVOCABLE TRUST;JERRY L HANSEN AND NANCY G HANSEN;JOHN B PICKETT AND CAROL M JANTZEN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wood Valley Dam?
Wood Valley 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 Wood Valley Dam?
Wood Valley Dam is owned by BERRIE HILL SOUTH LLC;CAROL M JANTZEN;GWEN H KETCHAM REVOCABLE TRUST;JERRY L HANSEN AND NANCY G HANSEN;JOHN B PICKETT AND CAROL M JANTZEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wood Valley Dam built?
Wood Valley Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Wood Valley Dam?
Wood Valley 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 Wood Valley Dam?
Wood Valley Dam has a dam height of 56 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 Wood Valley Dam last inspected?
Wood Valley Dam was last inspected on August 8, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.