Aiken State Park Dam
Aiken State Park Dam is a dam located in Aiken County, South Carolina, built in 1932. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Aiken State Park Dam
The primary purpose of Aiken State Park Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sc Department Of Parks Recreation And Tourism (state). It impounds the Tr-south Fork Edisto River.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet. Completed in 1932, 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 08/15/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Aiken |
| River/Stream | Tr-south Fork Edisto River |
| Coordinates | 33.55040, -81.48110 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Year Completed | 1932 (94 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SC DEPARTMENT OF PARKS RECREATION AND TOURISM |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/15/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01192 |
| Federal ID | SCD01192 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |