Little Hell Hole Dam
Little Hell Hole Dam is an earth dam located in Berkeley County, South Carolina, built in 1934. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Little Hell Hole Dam
The primary purpose of Little Hell Hole Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Tributory Alligator Cr.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1934, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 10/28/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Berkeley |
| River/Stream | Tributory Alligator Cr |
| Coordinates | 33.16278, -79.84889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/28/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SC82060 |
| Federal ID | SC82060 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |