Bill Besson Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyEdgefield
River/StreamBELL BRANCH
Coordinates33.94820, -82.03900

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Year Completed1997 (29 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage125 acre-ft
Max Storage125 acre-ft
Normal Storage75 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBESSON FAMILY LAND LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/31/2017
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDSCD04487
Federal IDSCD04487
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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