Eloise Watson Dam is a dam located in Kershaw County, South Carolina, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Eloise Watson Dam
The primary purpose of Eloise Watson Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Haile O Watson and Lynda Stockman Watson (private). It impounds the Beaverdam Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 173 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/14/2021.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Kershaw |
| River/Stream | Beaverdam Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.24340, -80.73990 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Haile O Watson and Lynda Stockman Watson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/14/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02530 |
| Federal ID | SCD02530 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |