International Paper Dam

International Paper Dam is a dam located in Richland County, South Carolina, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About International Paper Dam

International Paper Dam is a dam in Richland, South Carolina. The dam is owned by Sylvamo North America Llc (private). It impounds the Wateree River Offstream.

The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 198 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,946 acre-feet. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/16/2017.

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Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyRichland
River/StreamWateree River Offstream
Coordinates33.85490, -80.64200

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,946 acre-ft
Max Storage2,946 acre-ft
Normal Storage960 acre-ft
Surface Area198 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerSYLVAMO NORTH AMERICA LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection03/16/2017
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDSCD04030
Federal IDSCD04030
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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