James L Braswell Dam 1 is a dam located in Newberry County, South Carolina, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall. 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 James L Braswell Dam 1
The primary purpose of James L Braswell Dam 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by James L Braswell (private). It impounds the Tr-big Beaverdam Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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 10/03/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Newberry |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Beaverdam Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.32230, -81.67440 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | James L Braswell |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/03/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04078 |
| Federal ID | SCD04078 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |