Mary Smith Dam is a dam located in Edgefield County, South Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall, taller than 55% 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 Mary Smith Dam
The primary purpose of Mary Smith 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 Mary M Willis and Jason E Willis (private). It impounds the Turkey Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 55 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 07/24/2017.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Edgefield |
| River/Stream | Turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.82660, -81.85450 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Mary M Willis and Jason E Willis |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/24/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04883 |
| Federal ID | SCD04883 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |