John C Smith Dam
John C Smith Dam is a dam located in Lee County, South Carolina, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About John C Smith Dam
The primary purpose of John C Smith Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jan W Cooler And Roy D Cooler Jr;janice G Holcombe;lisa Jackson;toy Galloway Jr (private). It impounds the Sparrow Swamp.
The dam stands 11 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 45 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 225 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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 11/09/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Lee |
| River/Stream | Sparrow Swamp |
| Coordinates | 34.29530, -80.15310 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JAN W COOLER AND ROY D COOLER JR;JANICE G HOLCOMBE;LISA JACKSON;TOY GALLOWAY JR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/09/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02425 |
| Federal ID | SCD02425 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |