Kent Ingram Dam
Kent Ingram Dam is a dam located in Aiken County, South Carolina, built in 1901. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Kent Ingram Dam
The primary purpose of Kent Ingram Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Garvin Oil Real Estate Llc (private). It impounds the Cedar Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 74 acre-feet. Completed in 1901, the structure is over a century old.
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 08/16/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Aiken |
| River/Stream | Cedar Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.64400, -81.48700 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Year Completed | 1901 (125 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GARVIN OIL REAL ESTATE LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/16/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02140 |
| Federal ID | SCD02140 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |