Jackson-mill Creek Wcd Dam 1
Jackson-mill Creek Wcd Dam 1 is a dam located in Fairfield County, South Carolina, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Jackson-mill Creek Wcd Dam 1
The primary purpose of Jackson-mill Creek Wcd Dam 1 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Carolyn K Green;fairfield Conservation District (private). It impounds the Stitt Branch.
The dam stands 37 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,165 acre-feet. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/25/2017.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Fairfield |
| River/Stream | Stitt Branch |
| Coordinates | 34.39040, -81.18450 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,165 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,165 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CAROLYN K GREEN;FAIRFIELD CONSERVATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/25/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04337 |
| Federal ID | SCD04337 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |