Drake/stevenson Dam is a dam located in Anderson County, South Carolina, built in 1995. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall, taller than 74% 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 Drake/stevenson Dam
The primary purpose of Drake/stevenson Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by James a Drake;john C Stevenson (private). It impounds the Tr-mountain Creek.
The dam stands 32 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 07/23/2021.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Anderson |
| River/Stream | Tr-mountain Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.42370, -82.69120 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | James a Drake;john C Stevenson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/23/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04460 |
| Federal ID | SCD04460 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |