Godley Auction Co Dam
Godley Auction Co Dam is a dam located in Marlboro County, South Carolina, built in 1931. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Godley Auction Co Dam
The primary purpose of Godley Auction Co Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dragonfly Lake Preserve Llc (private). It impounds the Whites Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 60 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 790 acre-feet. Completed in 1931, 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 10/30/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Marlboro |
| River/Stream | Whites Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.75530, -79.88280 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Year Completed | 1931 (95 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 790 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 790 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 302 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DRAGONFLY LAKE PRESERVE LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/30/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03427 |
| Federal ID | SCD03427 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |