Webb Dam
Webb Dam is a dam located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
About Webb Dam
The primary purpose of Webb Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jay W And Margaret J Chapin (private). It impounds the Tampa Creek.
The dam stands 10 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, 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 unsatisfactory, indicating serious safety deficiencies exist that require immediate attention or remedial action. The most recent inspection on record was 03/29/2018.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Orangeburg |
| River/Stream | Tampa Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.54850, -81.23200 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JAY W AND MARGARET J CHAPIN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/29/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03700 |
| Federal ID | SCD03700 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |