Edwards/kendall Dam
Edwards/kendall Dam is a dam located in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, built in 1945. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Edwards/kendall Dam
The primary purpose of Edwards/kendall Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Cypress Run Properties Llc;john Alexander Kendall (private). It impounds the Spencer Mill Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 37 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 285 acre-feet. Completed in 1945, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 10/23/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Chesterfield |
| River/Stream | Spencer Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.70420, -79.99380 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 285 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 285 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CYPRESS RUN PROPERTIES LLC;JOHN ALEXANDER KENDALL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/23/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03216 |
| Federal ID | SCD03216 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |