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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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | York |
| River/Stream | Tr-turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.99420, -81.29020 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | RICHARD A AND PEATSA W MEEK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/22/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04364 |
| Federal ID | SCD04364 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |