Privette Dam
Privette Dam is a dam located in Darlington County, South Carolina, built in 1989. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Privette Dam
The primary purpose of Privette Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Lincoln L Privette (private). It impounds the Tr-high Hill Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/27/2022.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Darlington |
| River/Stream | Tr-high Hill Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.24040, -79.90870 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LINCOLN L PRIVETTE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/27/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04330 |
| Federal ID | SCD04330 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |