Larry Hoopaugh Dam
Larry Hoopaugh Dam is a dam located in Chester County, South Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Larry Hoopaugh Dam
The primary purpose of Larry Hoopaugh Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Larry Hoopaugh (private). It impounds the Tr-little Sandy River.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 148 acre-feet.
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 10/18/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Chester |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Sandy River |
| Coordinates | 34.58490, -81.27340 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LARRY HOOPAUGH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04781 |
| Federal ID | SCD04781 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |