Jco Farms Dam
Jco Farms Dam is a dam located in Allendale County, South Carolina, built in 1993. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Jco Farms Dam
The primary purpose of Jco Farms Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Joseph C Oswald Jr (private). It impounds the Little Duck Branch.
The dam stands 19 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 382 acre-feet. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 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 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 08/22/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Allendale |
| River/Stream | Little Duck Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.96790, -81.29260 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 382 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 382 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 237 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JOSEPH C OSWALD JR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/22/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04402 |
| Federal ID | SCD04402 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |