Red Bluff Lake Dam
Red Bluff Lake Dam is a dam located in Marlboro County, South Carolina, built in 1900. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Red Bluff Lake Dam
Red Bluff Lake Dam is a dam in Marlboro, South Carolina. The dam is owned by American Legion Post 60 (private). It impounds the Little Pee Dee River.
The dam stands 13 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 64 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 426 acre-feet. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century 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 03/27/2019.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Marlboro |
| River/Stream | Little Pee Dee River |
| Coordinates | 34.61430, -79.50530 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 426 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 426 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 64 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | AMERICAN LEGION POST 60 |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/27/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03455 |
| Federal ID | SCD03455 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |