Louise Ervin Dam
Louise Ervin Dam is a dam located in Williamsburg County, South Carolina, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Louise Ervin Dam
The primary purpose of Louise Ervin Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Betty Irvin Et Al (private). It impounds the Tr-black Mingo Creek.
The dam stands 9 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 145 acre-feet. Completed in 1959, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/15/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Williamsburg |
| River/Stream | Tr-black Mingo Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.68170, -79.51190 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BETTY IRVIN ET AL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/15/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03099 |
| Federal ID | SCD03099 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |