Columbia International University Lower Dam
Columbia International University Lower Dam is a dam located in Richland County, South Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Columbia International University Lower Dam
The primary purpose of Columbia International University Lower Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Columbia International University (private). It impounds the Tr-broad River.
The dam stands 29 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 24 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 04/03/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Richland |
| River/Stream | Tr-broad River |
| Coordinates | 34.07760, -81.07560 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/03/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04457 |
| Federal ID | SCD04457 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |