Leonard Dobson Dam
Leonard Dobson Dam is a dam located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, built in 1959. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Leonard Dobson Dam
The primary purpose of Leonard Dobson Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Cullum Gsp 081 Lp (private). It impounds the Tr-maple Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 71 acre-feet. Completed in 1959, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 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 03/26/2021.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Spartanburg |
| River/Stream | Tr-maple Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.91450, -82.17840 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CULLUM GSP 081 LP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/26/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03343 |
| Federal ID | SCD03343 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |