C S Newson Dam
C S Newson Dam is a dam located in Lee County, South Carolina, built in 1850. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About C S Newson Dam
The primary purpose of C S Newson Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Charles S Newsome;newsome Family Cheraw Llc (private). It impounds the Turkey Creek.
The dam stands 8 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 145 acre-feet. Completed in 1850, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 11/08/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Lee |
| River/Stream | Turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.31320, -80.25100 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Year Completed | 1850 (176 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CHARLES S NEWSOME;NEWSOME FAMILY CHERAW LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/08/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SC00497 |
| Federal ID | SC00497 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |