D.o.e. Savannah River Pond C
D.o.e. Savannah River Pond C is an earth dam located in Barnwell County, South Carolina, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About D.o.e. Savannah River Pond C
D.o.e. Savannah River Pond C is a dam in Barnwell, South Carolina. The dam is owned by Doe Savannah River (federal). It impounds the Lower Three Runs-tr near Martin.
The dam stands 82 feet tall and stretches 1,303 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 160 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,867 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 01/29/2004. That was over 22 years ago.
At 82 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Barnwell |
| Nearest City | Martin |
| River/Stream | Lower Three Runs-tr |
| Coordinates | 33.26890, -81.54170 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 82 ft |
| Dam Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,303 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,867 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,867 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 160 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,340 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | DOE SAVANNAH RIVER |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 01/29/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SC83402 |
| Federal ID | SC83402 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |