Bonnie Land CO Dam

MARROW BONE SWAMP CREEK· Aiken, South Carolina· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 33.8% in SC)
Max Storage201 acre-ft
Normal Storage132 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres
NID IDSC00381

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 1, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

RICHMOND D MCKINNISH

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bonnie Land CO Dam?

Bonnie 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 Bonnie Land CO Dam?

Bonnie Land CO Dam is owned by RICHMOND D MCKINNISH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Bonnie Land CO Dam?

Bonnie 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 Bonnie Land CO Dam?

Bonnie Land CO Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Bonnie Land CO Dam last inspected?

Bonnie Land CO Dam was last inspected on August 1, 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.