Frank Sossaman Dam
Frank Sossaman Dam is a dam located in Cherokee County, South Carolina, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Frank Sossaman Dam
The primary purpose of Frank Sossaman Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Frank And Donna Sossamon (private). It impounds the Tr-gilkey Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 144 acre-feet. Completed in 1963, 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. 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 09/07/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Cherokee |
| River/Stream | Tr-gilkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.98870, -81.56190 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | FRANK AND DONNA SOSSAMON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/07/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03419 |
| Federal ID | SCD03419 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |