Tom Norton Dam
Tom Norton Dam is a dam located in Dillon County, South Carolina, built in 1998. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Tom Norton Dam
The primary purpose of Tom Norton 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 Kathleen And Thomas Norton (private). It impounds the Tr-little Pee Dee River.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 117 acre-feet. Completed in 1998, the structure is 28 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/16/2024.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Dillon |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Pee Dee River |
| Coordinates | 34.48750, -79.40460 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | KATHLEEN AND THOMAS NORTON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/16/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04506 |
| Federal ID | SCD04506 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |