Carroll Thompson Dam
Carroll Thompson Dam is a dam located in Laurens County, South Carolina, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Carroll Thompson Dam
The primary purpose of Carroll Thompson Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Mary H Burris Life Estate, Laura H Fanning, And Lee H Roberts;william C And Nancy C Thompson (private). It impounds the Tr-little River.
The dam stands 28 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 102 acre-feet. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 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 12/23/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Laurens |
| River/Stream | Tr-little River |
| Coordinates | 34.55100, -82.05490 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MARY H BURRIS LIFE ESTATE, LAURA H FANNING, AND LEE H ROBERTS;WILLIAM C AND NANCY C THOMPSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/23/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04529 |
| Federal ID | SCD04529 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |