E Hamer Smith Dam
E Hamer Smith Dam is a dam located in Marlboro County, South Carolina, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About E Hamer Smith Dam
The primary purpose of E Hamer Smith Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hubbard W Mcdonald Jr Trustee Of The Joyce M Hamer Trust (private). It impounds the Tr-hagins Prong.
The dam stands 17 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 81 acre-feet. Completed in 1967, 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 11/07/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Marlboro |
| River/Stream | Tr-hagins Prong |
| Coordinates | 34.56940, -79.57570 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | HUBBARD W MCDONALD JR TRUSTEE OF THE JOYCE M HAMER TRUST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/07/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03456 |
| Federal ID | SCD03456 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |