Tyger Oak Dam 3
Tyger Oak Dam 3 is a dam located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Tyger Oak Dam 3
The primary purpose of Tyger Oak Dam 3 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Tyger Oak Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-meadow Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 85 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 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 02/09/2021.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Spartanburg |
| River/Stream | Tr-meadow Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.08030, -82.03940 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | TYGER OAK INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/09/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03328 |
| Federal ID | SCD03328 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |