Mercedes Blanton Dam

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyCherokee
River/StreamTR-SUCK CREEK
Coordinates35.15180, -81.75810

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage68 acre-ft
Max Storage68 acre-ft
Normal Storage61 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCHRISTOPHER H BLANTON
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/29/2017
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDSCD03400
Federal IDSCD03400
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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