Anne Parks Short Branch Dam
Anne Parks Short Branch Dam is a dam located in Greenville County, South Carolina, built in 1953. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Anne Parks Short Branch Dam
The primary purpose of Anne Parks Short Branch 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 Dewey Mckoy Parks (private). It impounds the Short Branch.
The dam stands 26 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. Completed in 1953, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/06/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The South Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Greenville |
| River/Stream | Short Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.13490, -82.43620 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DEWEY MCKOY PARKS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/06/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04886 |
| Federal ID | SCD04886 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |