Palmetto Bluff Plantation Dam 1
Palmetto Bluff Plantation Dam 1 is a dam located in Beaufort County, South Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Palmetto Bluff Plantation Dam 1
The primary purpose of Palmetto Bluff Plantation Dam 1 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 Walcam Land Group Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-new River.
The dam stands 16 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 85 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 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 11/20/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Beaufort |
| River/Stream | Tr-new River |
| Coordinates | 32.19160, -80.95280 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | WALCAM LAND GROUP LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/20/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04468 |
| Federal ID | SCD04468 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |