Andrew Bowden Dam

TR-SANDERS CREEK· Kershaw, South Carolina· Built 1990· 31 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Andrew Bowden Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 31 ft (taller than 81.4% in SC)
Max Storage84 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Year Completed1990 (36 years old)
NID IDSC02530

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: March 30, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

LAKE MALLARD LANDOWNERS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Andrew Bowden Dam?

Andrew Bowden Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Andrew Bowden Dam?

Andrew Bowden Dam is owned by LAKE MALLARD LANDOWNERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Andrew Bowden Dam built?

Andrew Bowden Dam was completed in 1990, making it 36 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Andrew Bowden Dam?

Andrew Bowden Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Andrew Bowden Dam?

Andrew Bowden Dam has a dam height of 31 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Andrew Bowden Dam last inspected?

Andrew Bowden Dam was last inspected on March 30, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.