Donald E Clamp Dam

TR-HOGPEN BRANCH· Lexington, South Carolina· Built 1977· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Donald E Clamp Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 37.9% in SC)
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage41 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)
NID IDSC01352

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: April 12, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

EUGENE A CLAMP;GLEN D CLAMP;NITA W CLAMP

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Donald E Clamp Dam?

Donald E Clamp 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 Donald E Clamp Dam?

Donald E Clamp Dam is owned by EUGENE A CLAMP;GLEN D CLAMP;NITA W CLAMP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Donald E Clamp Dam built?

Donald E Clamp Dam was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Donald E Clamp Dam?

Donald E Clamp Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Donald E Clamp Dam?

Donald E Clamp Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Donald E Clamp Dam last inspected?

Donald E Clamp Dam was last inspected on April 12, 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.