L F Holmes Dam
L F Holmes Dam is a dam located in Edgefield County, South Carolina, built in 1988. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About L F Holmes Dam
The primary purpose of L F Holmes Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Lf Holmes Iii, Valerie Brooks Holmes And Brannon Holmes Mccomb (private). It impounds the Satcher Branch.
The dam stands 13 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 175 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 07/24/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Edgefield |
| River/Stream | Satcher Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.76910, -81.76380 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LF HOLMES III, VALERIE BROOKS HOLMES AND BRANNON HOLMES MCCOMB |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/24/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04137 |
| Federal ID | SCD04137 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |