Pernell Ashley Dam is a dam located in Edgefield County, South Carolina, built in 1996. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 ft tall. 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 Pernell Ashley Dam
The primary purpose of Pernell Ashley Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by William W Ashley (private). It impounds the Cheves Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Completed in 1996, the structure is 30 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 07/31/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Edgefield |
| River/Stream | Cheves Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.67430, -81.90260 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | William W Ashley |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/31/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04466 |
| Federal ID | SCD04466 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |