Daniel'S Dam

TR-GILL CREEK· Abbeville, South Carolina· Built 1956· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Daniel'S Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 14.9% in SC)
Max Storage157 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)
NID IDSC00245

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: June 15, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

PRESTON AND ANDREA HARRISON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Daniel'S Dam?

Daniel'S 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 Daniel'S Dam?

Daniel'S Dam is owned by PRESTON AND ANDREA HARRISON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Daniel'S Dam built?

Daniel'S Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Daniel'S Dam?

Daniel'S 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 Daniel'S Dam?

Daniel'S Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Daniel'S Dam last inspected?

Daniel'S Dam was last inspected on June 15, 2021. 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.