Margaret Meyer Dam
Margaret Meyer Dam is a dam located in Charleston County, South Carolina, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Margaret Meyer Dam
The primary purpose of Margaret Meyer Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sc Department Of Natural Resources (state). It impounds the Tr-ocella Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 48 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 461 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, 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 12/01/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Charleston |
| River/Stream | Tr-ocella Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.55360, -80.24830 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 461 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 461 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SC DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03043 |
| Federal ID | SCD03043 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |