Gw Plyler Dam is a dam located in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, built in 1974. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 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 Gw Plyler Dam
The primary purpose of Gw Plyler Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Tr-hills Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 10/23/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Chesterfield |
| River/Stream | Tr-hills Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.80610, -80.43710 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/23/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01802 |
| Federal ID | SCD01802 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |