Frances Coker Dam
Frances Coker Dam is a dam located in Clarendon County, South Carolina, built in 1850. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Frances Coker Dam
The primary purpose of Frances Coker Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Corine Welch;george And Frances H Green (private). It impounds the Horse Branch.
The dam stands 9 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. Completed in 1850, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half 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 | Clarendon |
| River/Stream | Horse Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.89090, -80.00110 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Year Completed | 1850 (176 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CORINE WELCH;GEORGE AND FRANCES H GREEN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/30/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03481 |
| Federal ID | SCD03481 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |