Maxey Coleman Dam is a dam located in Fairfield County, South Carolina, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall, taller than 55% 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 Maxey Coleman Dam
The primary purpose of Maxey Coleman Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Grandpa G LLC (private). It impounds the Chappel Branch.
The dam stands 26 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 220 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/20/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Fairfield |
| River/Stream | Chappel Branch |
| Coordinates | 34.23450, -81.10700 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Grandpa G LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/20/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04065 |
| Federal ID | SCD04065 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |