James A Thompson Dam 1

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyChester
River/StreamBEAR BRANCH
Coordinates34.65180, -81.23420

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage58 acre-ft
Max Storage58 acre-ft
Normal Storage38 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTAMMY H RAYFIELD
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection02/16/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDSCD00223
Federal IDSCD00223
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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