Barnwell Land CO Dam

TR-BENTLEY BRANCH· Barnwell, South Carolina· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Barnwell Land CO Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 41.8% in SC)
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
NID IDSC02634

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: August 22, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

BARNWELL LAND COMPANY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Barnwell Land CO Dam?

Barnwell Land CO 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 Barnwell Land CO Dam?

Barnwell Land CO Dam is owned by BARNWELL LAND COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Barnwell Land CO Dam?

Barnwell Land CO 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 Barnwell Land CO Dam?

Barnwell Land CO Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Barnwell Land CO Dam last inspected?

Barnwell Land CO Dam was last inspected on August 22, 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.