H H Moore Dam
H H Moore Dam is a dam located in Oconee County, South Carolina, built in 1985. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About H H Moore Dam
The primary purpose of H H Moore Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Clifton L Hendricks (private). It impounds the Tr-persimmon Branch.
The dam stands 37 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 33 acre-feet. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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 04/24/2017.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Oconee |
| River/Stream | Tr-persimmon Branch |
| Coordinates | 34.77460, -83.25170 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CLIFTON L HENDRICKS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/24/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04531 |
| Federal ID | SCD04531 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |