Clinch Belser Dam is a dam located in Fairfield County, South Carolina, built in 1994. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 35 ft35 ft tall, taller than 80% 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 Clinch Belser Dam
The primary purpose of Clinch Belser Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Fairview Farming Company (private). It impounds the Tr-big Cedar Creek.
The dam stands 35 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 250 acre-feet. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/27/2017.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Fairfield |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Cedar Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.25590, -81.05950 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 141 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Fairview Farming Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/27/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04417 |
| Federal ID | SCD04417 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |