Sc Electric & Gas Dam
Sc Electric & Gas 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 Sc Electric & Gas Dam
The primary purpose of Sc Electric & Gas Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by David W Bunch;dominion Energy South Carolina Inc (private). It impounds the Sam Branch.
The dam stands 16 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 273 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 07/20/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Orangeburg |
| River/Stream | Sam Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.36030, -81.01670 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 273 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 273 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DAVID W BUNCH;DOMINION ENERGY SOUTH CAROLINA INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/20/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03776 |
| Federal ID | SCD03776 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |