R M Watson Dam is a dam located in Saluda County, South Carolina, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About R M Watson Dam
The primary purpose of R M Watson Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Kevin and Lydia M Yon (private). It impounds the Tr-flat Rock Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 127 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, 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 10/09/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Saluda |
| River/Stream | Tr-flat Rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.83280, -81.66980 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Kevin and Lydia M Yon |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/09/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01200 |
| Federal ID | SCD01200 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |