John De La Howe Dam is a dam located in McCormick County, South Carolina, built in 1990. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 John De La Howe Dam
The primary purpose of John De La Howe Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Tr-little River.
The dam stands 28 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 45 acre-feet. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 years old.
The most recent inspection on record was 09/25/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | McCormick |
| River/Stream | Tr-little River |
| Coordinates | 33.95170, -82.41590 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/25/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04237 |
| Federal ID | SCD04237 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |