Parsons Mtn Dam is an earth dam located in Abbeville County, South Carolina, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 550 ft long, taller than 68% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Parsons Mtn Dam
The primary purpose of Parsons Mtn Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Little Mtn Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 263 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 31 square miles. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/18/2007. That was over 19 years ago.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Abbeville |
| River/Stream | Little Mtn Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.10291, -82.35402 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 263 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 263 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 263 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 31 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 42,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/18/2007 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SC82404 |
| Federal ID | SC82404 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |