Gasque Farm Dam

KELLER BRANCH· Orangeburg, South Carolina· Built 1985· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Gasque Farm Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1985 and is 41 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 33.8% in SC)
Max Storage285 acre-ft
Normal Storage147 acre-ft
Surface Area41 acres
Year Completed1985 (41 years old)
NID IDSC02789

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

Ownership

GASQUE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP;HATTIE MAE DANTZLER LIFE ESTATE;JEAN C GASQUE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Gasque Farm Dam?

Gasque Farm 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 Gasque Farm Dam?

Gasque Farm Dam is owned by GASQUE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP;HATTIE MAE DANTZLER LIFE ESTATE;JEAN C GASQUE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Gasque Farm Dam built?

Gasque Farm Dam was completed in 1985, making it 41 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 Gasque Farm Dam?

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

How tall is Gasque Farm Dam?

Gasque Farm Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Gasque Farm Dam last inspected?

Gasque Farm Dam was last inspected on July 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.