Daniel's Dam
Daniel's Dam is a dam located in Abbeville County, South Carolina, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Daniel's Dam
The primary purpose of Daniel's Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Preston And Andrea Harrison (private). It impounds the Tr-gill Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 157 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, 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 06/15/2021.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Abbeville |
| River/Stream | Tr-gill Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.11350, -82.58880 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | PRESTON AND ANDREA HARRISON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/15/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03034 |
| Federal ID | SCD03034 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |