Moss Grove Plantation Dam
Moss Grove Plantation Dam is a dam located in Berkeley County, South Carolina, built in 1988. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Moss Grove Plantation Dam
The primary purpose of Moss Grove Plantation Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Moss Grove Hoa Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-west Branch Cooper River.
The dam stands 14 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 264 acre-feet. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/03/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The South Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Berkeley |
| River/Stream | Tr-west Branch Cooper River |
| Coordinates | 33.16300, -80.03210 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 264 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 264 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MOSS GROVE HOA INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/03/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04125 |
| Federal ID | SCD04125 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |