John Rainsford Jr Dam
John Rainsford Jr Dam is a dam located in Edgefield County, South Carolina, built in 1997. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About John Rainsford Jr Dam
The primary purpose of John Rainsford Jr Dam 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 J Brannon And Sara L Rowland (private). It impounds the Tr-horn Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 35 acre-feet. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 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 08/03/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Edgefield |
| River/Stream | Tr-horn Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.70980, -81.94320 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | J BRANNON AND SARA L ROWLAND |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/03/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04488 |
| Federal ID | SCD04488 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |