Ophelias Dam
Ophelias Dam is a dam located in Union County, South Carolina, built in 1800. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Ophelias Dam
The primary purpose of Ophelias Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Thomas And Cynthia Weathers (private). It impounds the Tr-broad River.
The dam stands 48 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1800, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 09/18/2017.
At 48 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Union |
| River/Stream | Tr-broad River |
| Coordinates | 34.64210, -81.44660 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Height | 48 ft |
| Year Completed | 1800 (226 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | THOMAS AND CYNTHIA WEATHERS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/18/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03837 |
| Federal ID | SCD03837 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |