R Joseph Richardson Dam
R Joseph Richardson Dam is a dam located in Fairfield County, South Carolina, built in 2009. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About R Joseph Richardson Dam
The primary purpose of R Joseph Richardson 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 R Joseph Richardson;r Joseph Richardson Trustee (private). It impounds the Rock Dam Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Completed in 2009, the structure is relatively new.
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 05/04/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Fairfield |
| River/Stream | Rock Dam Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.25720, -80.98280 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 2009 (17 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | R JOSEPH RICHARDSON;R JOSEPH RICHARDSON TRUSTEE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/04/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04594 |
| Federal ID | SCD04594 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |