Heathwood Dam
Heathwood Dam is a dam located in Barnwell County, South Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Heathwood Dam
The primary purpose of Heathwood Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by The Heathwood On The Lakes Homeowners Association (private). It impounds the Jordan Branch.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/25/2021.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Barnwell |
| River/Stream | Jordan Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.25160, -81.33650 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | THE HEATHWOOD ON THE LAKES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/25/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04375 |
| Federal ID | SCD04375 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |