Elizabeth Connelly Dam is a dam located in Newberry County, South Carolina, built in 1950. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 ft tall. 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 Elizabeth Connelly Dam
The primary purpose of Elizabeth Connelly Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. It impounds the Tr-beaverdam Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 57 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 10/06/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Newberry |
| River/Stream | Tr-beaverdam Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.27120, -81.76770 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/06/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04197 |
| Federal ID | SCD04197 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |