Neil Richardson Dam
Neil Richardson Dam is a dam located in Anderson County, South Carolina, built in 1994. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Neil Richardson Dam
The primary purpose of Neil Richardson Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Neil Richardson (private). It impounds the Reedy Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/18/2021.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Anderson |
| River/Stream | Reedy Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.46100, -82.77680 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NEIL RICHARDSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/18/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04430 |
| Federal ID | SCD04430 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |