Tower Hill Plantation Dam
Tower Hill Plantation Dam is a dam located in Berkeley County, South Carolina, built in 1994. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Tower Hill Plantation Dam
Tower Hill Plantation Dam is a dam in Berkeley, South Carolina. The dam is owned by Ridgewood Limited Partnership (private). It impounds the Maham Swamp.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 100 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 12/07/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Berkeley |
| River/Stream | Maham Swamp |
| Coordinates | 33.44670, -80.03370 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | RIDGEWOOD LIMITED PARTNERSHIP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/07/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04447 |
| Federal ID | SCD04447 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |