Cash Farms Dam
Cash Farms Dam is a dam located in Cherokee County, South Carolina, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Cash Farms Dam
The primary purpose of Cash Farms Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by James Freeman Armstrong (private). It impounds the Tr-macedonia Creek.
The dam stands 34 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 57 acre-feet. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 09/05/2017.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Cherokee |
| River/Stream | Tr-macedonia Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.08230, -81.80700 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JAMES FREEMAN ARMSTRONG |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/05/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04525 |
| Federal ID | SCD04525 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |