Estes Farms Dam
Estes Farms Dam is a dam located in Fairfield County, South Carolina, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Estes Farms Dam
The primary purpose of Estes Farms Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Estes Farms Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-morris Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 154 acre-feet. Completed in 1947, 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. 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 04/21/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Fairfield |
| River/Stream | Tr-morris Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.29030, -81.14950 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ESTES FARMS LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/21/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD00525 |
| Federal ID | SCD00525 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |