Ferncliff Dam
Ferncliff Dam is a dam located in Greenwood County, South Carolina, built in 1996. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Ferncliff Dam
The primary purpose of Ferncliff Dam is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Ferncliff Homeowners Association (private). It impounds the Tr-quarter Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 125 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 10/01/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Greenwood |
| River/Stream | Tr-quarter Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.27340, -82.10480 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | FERNCLIFF HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04481 |
| Federal ID | SCD04481 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |