Carolina Orchard Dam 3 is a dam located in Cherokee County, South Carolina, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall, taller than 65% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Carolina Orchard Dam 3
The primary purpose of Carolina Orchard Dam 3 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Joana Sophia Trejo;mallory Jo and Jeffery Nyenhuis (private). It impounds the Tr-macedonia Creek.
The dam stands 29 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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 09/05/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Cherokee |
| River/Stream | Tr-macedonia Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.07510, -81.80350 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Joana Sophia Trejo;mallory Jo and Jeffery Nyenhuis |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/05/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04063 |
| Federal ID | SCD04063 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |