Walter Baxter Dam
Walter Baxter Dam is a dam located in Jasper County, South Carolina, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Walter Baxter Dam
The primary purpose of Walter Baxter Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Tarboro Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-black Swamp.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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 11/14/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Jasper |
| River/Stream | Tr-black Swamp |
| Coordinates | 32.53030, -81.17980 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | TARBORO LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/14/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02587 |
| Federal ID | SCD02587 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |