James T Childers Dam
James T Childers Dam is a dam located in Saluda County, South Carolina, built in 1954. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About James T Childers Dam
The primary purpose of James T Childers Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Sandhill Group, Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-bog Branch.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 158 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/04/2021.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Saluda |
| River/Stream | Tr-bog Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.83590, -81.68630 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SANDHILL GROUP, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/04/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01206 |
| Federal ID | SCD01206 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |