Dams in Dorchester County, South Carolina
9Total Dams
2High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Dorchester County, South Carolina
Dorchester County has 9 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Dorchester County is 59 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Woodlands Nature Reserve Dam at 27 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Nature Reserve Dam | High | Fair | 27 | Irrigation | 1972 |
| Lake Caire Yelleau Dam | High | Fair | 15 | Recreation | 1977 |
| Herndons Pond Dam | Significant | Fair | 12 | Recreation | 1940 |
| Canadys Station Ash Pond 2 | Low | Fair | 24 | Other | 1987 |
| Railroad Pond Dam | Low | Fair | 18 | Recreation | |
| Rumphs Pond Dam | Low | Poor | 17 | Recreation | 1963 |
| Sce&g Ash Pond Dam | Low | Fair | 13 | Other | 1973 |
| Lake Ashborough Dam | Low | Fair | 12 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Huttos Lake Dam | Low | Poor | 10 | Recreation | 1953 |