Jimmy Gardner Dam
Jimmy Gardner Dam is a dam located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Jimmy Gardner Dam
The primary purpose of Jimmy Gardner Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dwight P Mirmow (private). It impounds the Roberts Swamp.
The dam stands 13 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 74 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years 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 07/20/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Orangeburg |
| River/Stream | Roberts Swamp |
| Coordinates | 33.48960, -81.07230 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DWIGHT P MIRMOW |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/20/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03732 |
| Federal ID | SCD03732 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |