Howles Trailer Park Dam

Howles Trailer Park Dam is a dam located in Horry County, South Carolina, built in 1970. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Howles Trailer Park Dam

The primary purpose of Howles Trailer Park Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Dawsey Swamp.

The dam stands 7 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 57 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

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Undetermined Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyHorry
River/StreamDawsey Swamp
Coordinates34.02370, -79.16140

Physical Characteristics

NID Height7 ft
Dam Height7 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage57 acre-ft
Max Storage57 acre-ft
Normal Storage42 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDSCD03618
Federal IDSCD03618
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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