Peterson Boddie Dam is a dam located in Edgefield County, South Carolina, built in 1994. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor 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 Peterson Boddie Dam
The primary purpose of Peterson Boddie 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 Winston Lee Boddie II and Diane Michelle Peterson Trustees (private). It impounds the Tr-gilroy Branch.
The dam stands 35 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 25 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/02/2017.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Edgefield |
| River/Stream | Tr-gilroy Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.69350, -81.91760 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Winston Lee Boddie II and Diane Michelle Peterson Trustees |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/02/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04449 |
| Federal ID | SCD04449 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |