Nicholson/boyle Dam
Nicholson/boyle Dam is a dam located in Kershaw County, South Carolina, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Nicholson/boyle Dam
The primary purpose of Nicholson/boyle Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Idle Hour Farms Llc;marilla Van Beuren (private). It impounds the Tr-swift Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 112 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/07/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Kershaw |
| River/Stream | Tr-swift Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.16740, -80.51280 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | IDLE HOUR FARMS LLC;MARILLA VAN BEUREN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/07/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02504 |
| Federal ID | SCD02504 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |