Robert Schrimpf Dam
Robert Schrimpf Dam is a dam located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, built in 1988. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Robert Schrimpf Dam
The primary purpose of Robert Schrimpf Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Turkey Hill Branch Farm Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-turkey Hill Branch.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 108 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 07/11/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Orangeburg |
| River/Stream | Tr-turkey Hill Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.55780, -80.84940 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | TURKEY HILL BRANCH FARM LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/11/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04174 |
| Federal ID | SCD04174 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |