John Kemp Dam
John Kemp Dam is a dam located in Edgefield County, South Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About John Kemp Dam
The primary purpose of John Kemp 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 Kemp Family Trust (private). It impounds the Tr-cedar Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 31 acre-feet.
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 08/01/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Edgefield |
| River/Stream | Tr-cedar Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.74770, -81.95470 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | KEMP FAMILY TRUST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04453 |
| Federal ID | SCD04453 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |