Sexton Dam is a dam located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 39 ft39 ft tall, taller than 85% 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 Sexton Dam
The primary purpose of Sexton 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 Robert Sexton (private). It impounds the Tr-dutchman Creek.
The dam stands 39 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 41 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/27/2017.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Spartanburg |
| River/Stream | Tr-dutchman Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.70790, -81.81760 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Robert Sexton |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/27/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04777 |
| Federal ID | SCD04777 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |