Howles Trailer Park Dam is a dam located in Horry County, South Carolina, built in 1970. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 7 ft7 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
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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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Horry |
| River/Stream | Dawsey Swamp |
| Coordinates | 34.02370, -79.16140 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03618 |
| Federal ID | SCD03618 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |