Estes Farms Dam

TR-MORRIS CREEK· Fairfield, South Carolina· Built 1947· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Estes Farms Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1947 and is 79 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 70.9% in SC)
Max Storage154 acre-ft
Normal Storage112 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Year Completed1947 (79 years old)
NID IDSC01207

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 21, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

ESTES FARMS LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Estes Farms Dam?

Estes Farms 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 Estes Farms Dam?

Estes Farms Dam is owned by ESTES FARMS LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Estes Farms Dam built?

Estes Farms Dam was completed in 1947, making it 79 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 Estes Farms Dam?

Estes Farms 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 Estes Farms Dam?

Estes Farms Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Estes Farms Dam last inspected?

Estes Farms Dam was last inspected on April 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.