Donald E Clamp Dam is a dam located in Lexington County, South Carolina, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 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 Donald E Clamp Dam
The primary purpose of Donald E Clamp Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Eugene a Clamp;glen D Clamp;nita W Clamp (private). It impounds the Tr-hogpen Branch.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/12/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Lexington |
| River/Stream | Tr-hogpen Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.96700, -81.30070 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Eugene a Clamp;glen D Clamp;nita W Clamp |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/12/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01711 |
| Federal ID | SCD01711 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |