Sowell Dam

South Carolina — Chesterfield County — TR-LITTLE BEAR CREEK

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyChesterfield
RiverTR-LITTLE BEAR CREEK
Coordinates34.66180, -80.09300

Physical Characteristics

NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length
NID Storage61 acre-ft
Max Storage61 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 28, 2023
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1966
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerGASKINS WILLIAM ANDREW

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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.

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