Richard Meek Dam

Richard Meek Dam is a dam located in York County, South Carolina, built in 1991. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.

About Richard Meek Dam

Richard Meek Dam is a dam in York, South Carolina. The dam is owned by Richard A And Peatsa W Meek (private). It impounds the Tr-turkey Creek.

The dam stands 34 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 18 acre-feet. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 08/22/2017.

At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.

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Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyYork
River/StreamTr-turkey Creek
Coordinates34.99420, -81.29020

Physical Characteristics

NID Height34 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Year Completed1991 (35 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage18 acre-ft
Max Storage18 acre-ft
Normal Storage10 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerRICHARD A AND PEATSA W MEEK
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/22/2017
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDSCD04364
Federal IDSCD04364
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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