Bedenbaugh Beisel Dam

Bedenbaugh Beisel Dam is a dam located in Newberry County, South Carolina. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.

Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionPoor3rd of 4 · remedial action needed
Emergency action planNot reported
Last inspection10/05/2017
Height26 ft

Dam profile

NID height · 26 ft
26 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

26 ft tall, taller than 55% 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 Bedenbaugh Beisel Dam

The primary purpose of Bedenbaugh Beisel Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Little Kings Creek.

The dam stands 26 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 26 acre-feet.

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 10/05/2017.

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Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyNewberry
River/StreamLittle Kings Creek
Coordinates34.33570, -81.62450

Physical Characteristics

NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage26 acre-ft
Max Storage26 acre-ft

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection10/05/2017
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDSCD04366
Federal IDSCD04366
More InfoState Dam Safety Program