Maxwell Springs Subdivision Dam is a dam located in Greenwood County, South Carolina, built in 2002. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
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 Maxwell Springs Subdivision Dam
The primary purpose of Maxwell Springs Subdivision Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Maxwell Springs Homeowners Association;palmetto Resources LLC (private). It impounds the Armstrong Branch.
The dam stands 22 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 166 acre-feet. Completed in 2002, the structure is relatively new.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/17/2024.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Greenwood |
| River/Stream | Armstrong Branch |
| Coordinates | 34.15930, -82.18500 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Maxwell Springs Homeowners Association;palmetto Resources LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/17/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04558 |
| Federal ID | SCD04558 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |