Woodside Ph Iii Dam

TR-HOLLOW CREEK· Aiken, South Carolina· Built 1931· 31 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Woodside Ph Iii Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1931 and is 95 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 31 ft (taller than 81.4% in SC)
Max Storage188 acre-ft
Normal Storage86 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Year Completed1931 (95 years old)
NID IDSC00379

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: August 9, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

WOODSIDE GOLF LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Woodside Ph Iii Dam?

Woodside Ph Iii 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 Woodside Ph Iii Dam?

Woodside Ph Iii Dam is owned by WOODSIDE GOLF LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Woodside Ph Iii Dam built?

Woodside Ph Iii Dam was completed in 1931, making it 95 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 Woodside Ph Iii Dam?

Woodside Ph Iii Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Woodside Ph Iii Dam?

Woodside Ph Iii Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Woodside Ph Iii Dam last inspected?

Woodside Ph Iii Dam was last inspected on August 9, 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.