C S Newson Dam

TURKEY CREEK· Lee, South Carolina· Built 1850· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

C S Newson Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1850 and is 176 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 1.5% in SC)
Max Storage145 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Year Completed1850 (176 years old)
NID IDSC00497

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: November 8, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

CHARLES S NEWSOME;NEWSOME FAMILY CHERAW LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of C S Newson Dam?

C S Newson 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 C S Newson Dam?

C S Newson Dam is owned by CHARLES S NEWSOME;NEWSOME FAMILY CHERAW LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was C S Newson Dam built?

C S Newson Dam was completed in 1850, making it 176 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 C S Newson Dam?

C S Newson 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 C S Newson Dam?

C S Newson Dam has a dam height of 8 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 C S Newson Dam last inspected?

C S Newson Dam was last inspected on November 8, 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.