Welton Corp Dam 1 is a dam located in Beaufort County, South Carolina, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
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 Welton Corp Dam 1
The primary purpose of Welton Corp Dam 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Belfair Property Owners Association (private). It impounds the Tr-colleton River.
The dam stands 8 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 80 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 372 acre-feet. Completed in 1952, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 11/13/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Beaufort |
| River/Stream | Tr-colleton River |
| Coordinates | 32.29280, -80.86220 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 372 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 372 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Belfair Property Owners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/13/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02940 |
| Federal ID | SCD02940 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |