Bogan Dam
Bogan Dam is a dam located in Union County, South Carolina, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Bogan Dam
The primary purpose of Bogan Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Donnie Ray And Judy R Bogan Et Al;robert Steve Bogan (private). It impounds the Tr-swink Creek.
The dam stands 34 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/09/2019.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Union |
| River/Stream | Tr-swink Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.81620, -81.67880 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DONNIE RAY AND JUDY R BOGAN ET AL;ROBERT STEVE BOGAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/09/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02304 |
| Federal ID | SCD02304 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |