W A Hinson Dam
W A Hinson Dam is a dam located in Marlboro County, South Carolina, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About W A Hinson Dam
The primary purpose of W A Hinson Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hagins Prong Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-hagins Prong.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 76 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/14/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Marlboro |
| River/Stream | Tr-hagins Prong |
| Coordinates | 34.59460, -79.55190 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | HAGINS PRONG LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/14/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02944 |
| Federal ID | SCD02944 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |