Alumax Corp Dam
Alumax Corp Dam is a dam located in Berkeley County, South Carolina, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Alumax Corp Dam
The primary purpose of Alumax Corp Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Century Aluminum Of South Carolina Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-laurel Swamp.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 12/05/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Berkeley |
| River/Stream | Tr-laurel Swamp |
| Coordinates | 33.05490, -80.07960 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CENTURY ALUMINUM OF SOUTH CAROLINA INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/05/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03474 |
| Federal ID | SCD03474 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |