Edward Brower Dam
Edward Brower Dam is a dam located in Oconee County, South Carolina, built in 1988. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Edward Brower Dam
The primary purpose of Edward Brower Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Paul And Peggy Akins (private). It impounds the Mill Creek.
The dam stands 31 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 35 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 05/03/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Oconee |
| River/Stream | Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.92240, -83.01010 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | PAUL AND PEGGY AKINS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/03/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04358 |
| Federal ID | SCD04358 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |