Ben Smith Dam
South Carolina — York County — MORRIS BRANCH
Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | York |
| River | MORRIS BRANCH |
| Coordinates | 35.05370, -81.25960 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | — |
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | December 2, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1957 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | — |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | B RUSH SMITH III AND BEVERLY S HUTCHINSON |
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.