Carlisle Oxner Dam is a dam located in Laurens County, South Carolina, built in 1999. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 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 Carlisle Oxner Dam
The primary purpose of Carlisle Oxner 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 Gobblers Roost LLC (private). It impounds the Tr-fort Branch.
The dam stands 22 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. Completed in 1999, the structure is 27 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 09/24/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Laurens |
| River/Stream | Tr-fort Branch |
| Coordinates | 34.39280, -81.77460 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Gobblers Roost LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/24/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04519 |
| Federal ID | SCD04519 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |