L G Fishbourne Dam 1
L G Fishbourne Dam 1 is a dam located in Colleton County, South Carolina, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About L G Fishbourne Dam 1
The primary purpose of L G Fishbourne Dam 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by The Gracefield Limited Partnership (private). It impounds the Sandy Dam Branch.
The dam stands 10 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 119 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 11/16/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Colleton |
| River/Stream | Sandy Dam Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.88230, -80.61190 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | THE GRACEFIELD LIMITED PARTNERSHIP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/16/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02384 |
| Federal ID | SCD02384 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |