Ivan Block Dam
Ivan Block Dam is a dam located in Abbeville County, South Carolina, built in 1995. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Ivan Block Dam
The primary purpose of Ivan Block Dam is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Michael B Fry (private). It impounds the Tr-shanklin Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 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 09/27/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Abbeville |
| River/Stream | Tr-shanklin Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.19610, -82.53640 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | MICHAEL B FRY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/27/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04442 |
| Federal ID | SCD04442 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |