Hugh Gray Dam
Hugh Gray Dam is a dam located in Laurens County, South Carolina, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Hugh Gray Dam
The primary purpose of Hugh Gray Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kathy H Gray (private). It impounds the Tr-rabon Creek.
The dam stands 33 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 61 acre-feet. Completed in 1963, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/27/2017.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Laurens |
| River/Stream | Tr-rabon Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.40470, -82.09880 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | KATHY H GRAY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/27/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02973 |
| Federal ID | SCD02973 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |