Holmes Long Branch Dam
Holmes Long Branch Dam is a dam located in Aiken County, South Carolina, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Holmes Long Branch Dam
The primary purpose of Holmes Long Branch Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Lewis F Holmes Iii Trustee;pamela Hallman (private). It impounds the Tr-long Branch.
The dam stands 24 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 08/08/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Aiken |
| River/Stream | Tr-long Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.73330, -81.70370 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LEWIS F HOLMES III TRUSTEE;PAMELA HALLMAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/08/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02047 |
| Federal ID | SCD02047 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |