Brewer Gold Company Dam 1
Brewer Gold Company Dam 1 is a dam located in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Brewer Gold Company Dam 1
The primary purpose of Brewer Gold Company Dam 1 is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Brewer Gold Mine (private). It impounds the Tr-little Fork Creek.
The dam stands 44 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 55 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 10/24/2017.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Chesterfield |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Fork Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.64340, -80.41360 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | BREWER GOLD MINE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/24/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04081 |
| Federal ID | SCD04081 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |