Clinch Belser Dam

Clinch Belser Dam is a dam located in Fairfield County, South Carolina, built in 1994. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Clinch Belser Dam

The primary purpose of Clinch Belser Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Fairview Farming Company (private). It impounds the Tr-big Cedar Creek.

The dam stands 35 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 250 acre-feet. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/27/2017.

At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.

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Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyFairfield
River/StreamTr-big Cedar Creek
Coordinates34.25590, -81.05950

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Year Completed1994 (32 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage250 acre-ft
Max Storage250 acre-ft
Normal Storage141 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerFAIRVIEW FARMING COMPANY
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/27/2017
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDSCD04417
Federal IDSCD04417
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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