Bridlewood Upper Dam is a dam located in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, built in 1977. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Bridlewood Upper Dam
The primary purpose of Bridlewood Upper Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Tr-thompson Creek.
The dam stands 10 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 years old.
Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/28/2021.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Chesterfield |
| River/Stream | Tr-thompson Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.69420, -79.96470 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/28/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03236 |
| Federal ID | SCD03236 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |