Development Dam
Development Dam is a dam located in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Development Dam
The primary purpose of Development Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by The Chesterfield Farms Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-eureka Lake.
The dam stands 16 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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 11/29/2018.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Chesterfield |
| River/Stream | Tr-eureka Lake |
| Coordinates | 34.59470, -79.91120 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | THE CHESTERFIELD FARMS LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/29/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02545 |
| Federal ID | SCD02545 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |