J R Powell Dam
J R Powell Dam is a dam located in Kershaw County, South Carolina, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
About J R Powell Dam
The primary purpose of J R Powell Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ap Rosen Llc;powell: Percival Road Properties Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-sloan Branch.
The dam stands 14 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 74 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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 unsatisfactory, indicating serious safety deficiencies exist that require immediate attention or remedial action. The most recent inspection on record was 10/10/2016.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Kershaw |
| River/Stream | Tr-sloan Branch |
| Coordinates | 34.11260, -80.75240 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | AP ROSEN LLC;POWELL: PERCIVAL ROAD PROPERTIES LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/10/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02521 |
| Federal ID | SCD02521 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |