James A Thompson Dam 1

South Carolina — Chester County — BEAR BRANCH

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyChester
RiverBEAR BRANCH
Coordinates34.65180, -81.23420

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length
NID Storage58 acre-ft
Max Storage58 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionFebruary 16, 2022
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1950
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerTAMMY H RAYFIELD

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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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