Bobby Mcbride Dam

TR-MUDLICK CREEK· Newberry, South Carolina· 33 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Irrigation Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Bobby Mcbride Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 33 ft (taller than 85.2% in SC)
Max Storage220 acre-ft
Normal Storage162 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
NID IDSC02838

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: October 4, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

WINDSONG OF CHAPIN LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bobby Mcbride Dam?

Bobby Mcbride 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 Bobby Mcbride Dam?

Bobby Mcbride Dam is owned by WINDSONG OF CHAPIN LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Bobby Mcbride Dam?

Bobby Mcbride Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Irrigation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Bobby Mcbride Dam?

Bobby Mcbride Dam has a dam height of 33 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 Bobby Mcbride Dam last inspected?

Bobby Mcbride Dam was last inspected on October 4, 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.