Joseph B James Dam is a dam located in Oconee County, South Carolina. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall, taller than 50% 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 Joseph B James Dam
The primary purpose of Joseph B James Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Tr-coneross Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 16 acre-feet.
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 05/02/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Oconee |
| River/Stream | Tr-coneross Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.64870, -83.02060 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/02/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04357 |
| Federal ID | SCD04357 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |