Troy And Beverly Gunter Dam
Troy And Beverly Gunter Dam is a dam located in Lexington County, South Carolina, built in 1958. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Troy And Beverly Gunter Dam
The primary purpose of Troy And Beverly Gunter Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Michael D Watson (private). It impounds the Third Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 44 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 267 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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 11/01/2023.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Lexington |
| River/Stream | Third Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.70070, -81.08390 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 267 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 267 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MICHAEL D WATSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/01/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01710 |
| Federal ID | SCD01710 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |