Camp Sandyridge Dam
Camp Sandyridge Dam is a dam located in Marlboro County, South Carolina, built in 1958. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Camp Sandyridge Dam
The primary purpose of Camp Sandyridge Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Girl Scouts Of Eastern South Carolina (private). It impounds the Tr-phils Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 03/07/2024.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Marlboro |
| River/Stream | Tr-phils Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.73470, -79.76730 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN SOUTH CAROLINA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/07/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02946 |
| Federal ID | SCD02946 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |