Winnsboro Reservoir Dam
Winnsboro Reservoir Dam is a dam located in Fairfield County, South Carolina, built in 1945. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Winnsboro Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Winnsboro Reservoir Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Town Of Winnsboro (local government). It impounds the Tr-mill Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 408 acre-feet. Completed in 1945, 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/24/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Fairfield |
| River/Stream | Tr-mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.34180, -81.15150 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 408 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 408 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 384 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | TOWN OF WINNSBORO |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/24/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD00522 |
| Federal ID | SCD00522 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |