Warren Norman Dam
Warren Norman Dam is a dam located in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Warren Norman Dam
The primary purpose of Warren Norman Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lennar Carolinas Llc (private). It impounds the Sandy Branch.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 337 acre-feet.
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 10/13/2021.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Lancaster |
| River/Stream | Sandy Branch |
| Coordinates | 34.77990, -80.81800 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 337 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 337 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LENNAR CAROLINAS LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/13/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04547 |
| Federal ID | SCD04547 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |