Kathleen S Collum Dam
Kathleen S Collum Dam is a dam located in Aiken County, South Carolina, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Kathleen S Collum Dam
The primary purpose of Kathleen S Collum Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Pamela Kay Shealy Mccarn (private). It impounds the Mctier Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 117 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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 12/13/2022.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Aiken |
| River/Stream | Mctier Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.82150, -81.60850 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | PAMELA KAY SHEALY MCCARN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD00722 |
| Federal ID | SCD00722 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |