R S Jameson Dam
R S Jameson Dam is a dam located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About R S Jameson Dam
The primary purpose of R S Jameson Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jameson Brothers Llp (private). It impounds the Tr-snake Swamp.
The dam stands 11 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet.
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 07/12/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Orangeburg |
| River/Stream | Tr-snake Swamp |
| Coordinates | 33.46710, -80.99890 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JAMESON BROTHERS LLP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/12/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04181 |
| Federal ID | SCD04181 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |