Bessie Jumper Dam

TR-LONG CREEK· Lexington, South Carolina· Built 1953· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Bessie Jumper Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 52.9% in SC)
Max Storage91 acre-ft
Normal Storage79 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)
NID IDSC01362

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: April 12, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

WIGEON HILL LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bessie Jumper Dam?

Bessie Jumper 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 Bessie Jumper Dam?

Bessie Jumper Dam is owned by WIGEON HILL LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Bessie Jumper Dam built?

Bessie Jumper Dam was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Bessie Jumper Dam?

Bessie Jumper 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 Bessie Jumper Dam?

Bessie Jumper Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Bessie Jumper Dam last inspected?

Bessie Jumper Dam was last inspected on April 12, 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.