Barbara Kearson Dam is a dam located in Jasper County, South Carolina, built in 1968. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 7 ft7 ft tall. 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 Barbara Kearson Dam
The primary purpose of Barbara Kearson Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Tr-sweet Leaf Swamp.
The dam stands 7 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
The most recent inspection on record was 11/27/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Jasper |
| River/Stream | Tr-sweet Leaf Swamp |
| Coordinates | 32.43850, -80.87880 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/27/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02591 |
| Federal ID | SCD02591 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |