Southern Nurseries Dam is a dam located in Edgefield County, South Carolina, built in 1988. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall, taller than 50% 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 Southern Nurseries Dam
The primary purpose of Southern Nurseries Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Pavilo Land Holdings LLC (private). It impounds the Spring Branch.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 73 acre-feet. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 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 07/31/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Edgefield |
| River/Stream | Spring Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.66150, -81.90360 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Pavilo Land Holdings LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/31/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04092 |
| Federal ID | SCD04092 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |