Macedonia Dam is an earth dam located in Union County, South Carolina, built in 1992. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 609 ft long. 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 Macedonia Dam
The primary purpose of Macedonia Dam 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 Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Tributory of Johns Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 609 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 99 acre-feet. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/09/2015. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Union |
| River/Stream | Tributory of Johns Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.59639, -81.77083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 609 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 419 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/09/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SC82419 |
| Federal ID | SC82419 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |