W L Clyburn Dam
W L Clyburn Dam is a dam located in Lee County, South Carolina, built in 1930. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About W L Clyburn Dam
The primary purpose of W L Clyburn Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Macburn Llc;w L Clyburn (private). It impounds the Turkey Creek.
The dam stands 10 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 312 acre-feet. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/19/2023.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Lee |
| River/Stream | Turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.32990, -80.30210 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 312 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 312 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MACBURN LLC;W L CLYBURN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/19/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02412 |
| Federal ID | SCD02412 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |