S.C. Dams and Reservoirs Safety Regulations News

South Carolina Puts Dam Owners on Notice for Big Bills

South Carolina’s environmental agency is warning dozens of property owners they could face substantial bills for not submitting plans as ordered for repairing dams damaged or destroyed in last month’s historic flooding. Violation notices began going out Nov. 6 to …

South Carolina Issues Emergency Orders to 63 Dam Owners

South Carolina environmental regulators have issued emergency orders to the owners of 63 dams, of which almost half are in Richland County. Officials with the Department of Health and Environmental Control say they assessed 390 dams, issuing emergency orders to …