Charles Allen Dam
Charles Allen Dam is a dam located in Union County, South Carolina, built in 1998. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Charles Allen Dam
The primary purpose of Charles Allen 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 Charles C Allen Jr (private). It impounds the Tr-tyger River.
The dam stands 34 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Completed in 1998, the structure is 28 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 09/21/2017.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Union |
| River/Stream | Tr-tyger River |
| Coordinates | 34.66950, -81.76170 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | CHARLES C ALLEN JR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/21/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04507 |
| Federal ID | SCD04507 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |