Robert Jenny Dam is a dam located in Hampton County, South Carolina, built in 1860. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 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 Robert Jenny Dam
The primary purpose of Robert Jenny Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Charles Jenny;wilson Robert Jenny (private). It impounds the Calico Branch.
The dam stands 8 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 33 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 152 acre-feet. Completed in 1860, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/15/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Hampton |
| River/Stream | Calico Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.00080, -81.08370 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Year Completed | 1860 (166 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Charles Jenny;wilson Robert Jenny |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/15/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02596 |
| Federal ID | SCD02596 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |