Ninety Six Dam D-1265 Star Fort
Ninety Six Dam D-1265 Star Fort is an earth dam located in Greenwood County, South Carolina, built in 1935. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Ninety Six Dam D-1265 Star Fort
The primary purpose of Ninety Six Dam D-1265 Star Fort 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 Doi Nps (federal). It impounds the Henley Creek near Ninety Six, Sc.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 378 acre-feet. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/03/2025.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The South Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Greenwood |
| Nearest City | Ninety Six, Sc |
| River/Stream | Henley Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.14447, -82.00746 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 378 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 378 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DOI NPS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 04/03/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SC01232 |
| Federal ID | SC01232 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |