J O Clark Dam

J O Clark Dam is a dam located in Edgefield County, South Carolina, built in 1988. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.

About J O Clark Dam

The primary purpose of J O Clark Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Clark Nicholson Farm Llc;johnny W Clark Et Al (private). It impounds the Tr-flat Rock Branch.

The dam stands 28 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 07/24/2017.

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Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyEdgefield
River/StreamTr-flat Rock Branch
Coordinates33.82480, -81.76840

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Year Completed1988 (38 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage90 acre-ft
Max Storage90 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerCLARK NICHOLSON FARM LLC;JOHNNY W CLARK ET AL
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection07/24/2017
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDSCD04353
Federal IDSCD04353
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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