Bill Besson Dam
South Carolina — Edgefield County — BELL BRANCH
Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Edgefield |
| River | BELL BRANCH |
| Coordinates | 33.94820, -82.03900 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | — |
| NID Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | July 31, 2017 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1997 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | — |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | BESSON FAMILY LAND LLC |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.