Denmark Wstwtr Trt Pd Dam

TR-LEMON CREEK· Bamberg, South Carolina· Built 1965· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Denmark Wstwtr Trt Pd Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 19.3% in SC)
Max Storage133 acre-ft
Normal Storage43 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDSC01619

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: Yes
Last Inspection: August 21, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

TOWN OF DENMARK

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Denmark Wstwtr Trt Pd Dam?

Denmark Wstwtr Trt Pd 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 Denmark Wstwtr Trt Pd Dam?

Denmark Wstwtr Trt Pd Dam is owned by TOWN OF DENMARK (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Denmark Wstwtr Trt Pd Dam built?

Denmark Wstwtr Trt Pd Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Denmark Wstwtr Trt Pd Dam?

Denmark Wstwtr Trt Pd Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Denmark Wstwtr Trt Pd Dam?

Denmark Wstwtr Trt Pd Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Denmark Wstwtr Trt Pd Dam last inspected?

Denmark Wstwtr Trt Pd Dam was last inspected on August 21, 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.