David Earl Bates Dam
David Earl Bates Dam is a dam located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About David Earl Bates Dam
The primary purpose of David Earl Bates Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jones Family Living Trust (private). It impounds the Tr-twomile Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 172 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 07/17/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Orangeburg |
| River/Stream | Tr-twomile Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.45820, -81.03230 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 172 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 172 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JONES FAMILY LIVING TRUST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/17/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03751 |
| Federal ID | SCD03751 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |