Dams in McCormick County, South Carolina
11Total Dams
0High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in McCormick County, South Carolina
McCormick County has 11 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Currently, 7 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in McCormick County is 78 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Woodhaven Subdivision Dam 6 at 31 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhaven Subdivision Dam 6 | Low | Poor | 31 | Recreation | 1988 |
| Woodhaven Subdivision Dam 1 | Low | Fair | 29 | Recreation | |
| Jim Edens Dam | Low | Poor | 23 | Irrigation | |
| John Grier Dam | Low | Poor | 23 | Irrigation | 1910 |
| Gwalia Dam | Low | Fair | 21 | Other | |
| Emmett Davis Dam | Low | Poor | 20 | Recreation | 1920 |
| J M Hemminger Dam | Low | Poor | 17 | Recreation | 1910 |
| Frank Wardlaw Dam | Low | Fair | 16 | Recreation | 1920 |
| Mccormick Water Works Dam | Low | Poor | 15 | Recreation | 1976 |
| S K Brown Dam | Low | Poor | 12 | Recreation | 1965 |
| John De La Howe Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 28 | Recreation | 1990 |