Thomas W Sawyer Dam
Thomas W Sawyer Dam is a dam located in Aiken County, South Carolina, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Thomas W Sawyer Dam
Thomas W Sawyer Dam is a dam in Aiken, South Carolina. The dam is owned by Thomas W Sawyer (private). It impounds the Gully Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet. Completed in 1935, 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 08/10/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Aiken |
| River/Stream | Gully Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.77500, -81.56300 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | THOMAS W SAWYER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/10/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD00728 |
| Federal ID | SCD00728 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |