Myrtle Beach Farms Co Dam
Myrtle Beach Farms Co Dam is a dam located in Horry County, South Carolina, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Myrtle Beach Farms Co Dam
Myrtle Beach Farms Co Dam is a dam in Horry, South Carolina. The dam is owned by Grand Strand Water & Sewer Authority (public utility). It impounds the Tr-intracostal Waterway Offstream.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 52 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 780 acre-feet. Completed in 1975, 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 12/05/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Horry |
| River/Stream | Tr-intracostal Waterway Offstream |
| Coordinates | 33.72250, -78.89550 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 780 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 780 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 416 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | GRAND STRAND WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/05/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03637 |
| Federal ID | SCD03637 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |