Isabel Fanning Dam
Isabel Fanning Dam is a dam located in Chester County, South Carolina, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Isabel Fanning Dam
The primary purpose of Isabel Fanning Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Eugene D Croyle (private). It impounds the Tr-threemile Branch.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 144 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, 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. 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 10/17/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Chester |
| River/Stream | Tr-threemile Branch |
| Coordinates | 34.66560, -81.23050 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | EUGENE D CROYLE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/17/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD00211 |
| Federal ID | SCD00211 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |