Francis W Caughman Dam
Francis W Caughman Dam is a dam located in Aiken County, South Carolina, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Francis W Caughman Dam
The primary purpose of Francis W Caughman Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ronald A Caughman (private). It impounds the Hollow Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 138 acre-feet. Completed in 1938, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 07/25/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Aiken |
| River/Stream | Hollow Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.63600, -81.21970 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | RONALD A CAUGHMAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/25/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02051 |
| Federal ID | SCD02051 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |