Mary Shecut Dam
Mary Shecut Dam is a dam located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Mary Shecut Dam
The primary purpose of Mary Shecut Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Marion Shecut (private). It impounds the Tr-south Fork Edisto River.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 123 acre-feet. Completed in 1952, 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 08/24/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Orangeburg |
| River/Stream | Tr-south Fork Edisto River |
| Coordinates | 33.38370, -81.06250 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MARION SHECUT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/24/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03775 |
| Federal ID | SCD03775 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |