Jackson-mill Creek Wcd Dam 8 is a dam located in Fairfield County, South Carolina, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall, taller than 74% 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 Jackson-mill Creek Wcd Dam 8
The primary purpose of Jackson-mill Creek Wcd Dam 8 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 Fairfield Conservation District;frances B Clowney;reba S Clowney;robert G Chappell Et Al;samuel S Clowney (private). It impounds the Jackson Creek.
The dam stands 32 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 118 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 3,800 acre-feet. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 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 04/26/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Fairfield |
| River/Stream | Jackson Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.39010, -81.14350 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 850 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 118 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Fairfield Conservation District;frances B Clowney;reba S Clowney;robert G Chappell Et Al;samuel S Clowney |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/26/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04338 |
| Federal ID | SCD04338 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |