Robert Wright Dam
Robert Wright Dam is a dam located in Barnwell County, South Carolina, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Robert Wright Dam
The primary purpose of Robert Wright Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Aljenn Llc;nancy Mcnair Lacey (private). It impounds the Tr-spur Branch.
The dam stands 17 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 157 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, 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 08/23/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Barnwell |
| River/Stream | Tr-spur Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.42130, -81.37900 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ALJENN LLC;NANCY MCNAIR LACEY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/23/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03070 |
| Federal ID | SCD03070 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |