Jefferson Reservoir Dam
Jefferson Reservoir Dam is a dam located in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, built in 1995. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Jefferson Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Jefferson Reservoir Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Trophy Property Investments Llc (private). It impounds the Fork Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 60 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,100 acre-feet. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 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 11/27/2023.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Chesterfield |
| River/Stream | Fork Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.67490, -80.36700 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 573 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | TROPHY PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/27/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04441 |
| Federal ID | SCD04441 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |