Parsons Mtn Dam
Parsons Mtn Dam is an earth dam located in Abbeville County, South Carolina, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Parsons Mtn Dam
The primary purpose of Parsons Mtn Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Little Mtn Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 263 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 31 square miles. Completed in 1940, 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 09/18/2007. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Abbeville |
| River/Stream | Little Mtn Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.10291, -82.35402 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 263 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 263 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 263 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 31 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 42,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/18/2007 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SC82404 |
| Federal ID | SC82404 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |