Hutchins/hurst Dam is a dam located in Edgefield County, South Carolina, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall, taller than 65% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Hutchins/hurst Dam
The primary purpose of Hutchins/hurst Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Kenneth W Hutchins Jr;merriam Hurst (private). It impounds the Tiger Creek.
The dam stands 29 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 175 acre-feet. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 07/26/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Edgefield |
| River/Stream | Tiger Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.78480, -81.80140 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Kenneth W Hutchins Jr;merriam Hurst |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/26/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04542 |
| Federal ID | SCD04542 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |