Evergreen Timberland Dam
Evergreen Timberland Dam is a dam located in Chester County, South Carolina, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Evergreen Timberland Dam
The primary purpose of Evergreen Timberland Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ashe Marion Wayne (private). It impounds the Threemile Branch.
The dam stands 16 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 255 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 12/16/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Chester |
| River/Stream | Threemile Branch |
| Coordinates | 34.66750, -81.22410 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 255 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 255 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ASHE MARION WAYNE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/16/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD00222 |
| Federal ID | SCD00222 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |