Gravel Hill Road Dam
Gravel Hill Road Dam is a dam located in Allendale County, South Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Gravel Hill Road Dam
The primary purpose of Gravel Hill Road Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Gregory S And Elizabeth H Galaida (private). It impounds the The Gaul.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 313 acre-feet.
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 02/22/2023.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Allendale |
| River/Stream | The Gaul |
| Coordinates | 32.96870, -81.39290 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 313 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 313 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 118 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GREGORY S AND ELIZABETH H GALAIDA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/22/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD05024 |
| Federal ID | SCD05024 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |