Bridlewood Lower Dam
Bridlewood Lower Dam is a dam located in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, built in 1978. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bridlewood Lower Dam
The primary purpose of Bridlewood Lower Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Crawford Capital Llc;estate Of George W Gregory Jr;johnny Lee Goins (private). It impounds the Tr-thompson Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/15/2024.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Chesterfield |
| River/Stream | Tr-thompson Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.69180, -79.96490 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CRAWFORD CAPITAL LLC;ESTATE OF GEORGE W GREGORY JR;JOHNNY LEE GOINS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/15/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03237 |
| Federal ID | SCD03237 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |