Harold Campbell Dam

TR-PLUM BRANCH· Cherokee, South Carolina· Built 1995· 32 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Harold Campbell Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 32 ft (taller than 83.4% in SC)
Max Storage31 acre-ft
Normal Storage18 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Year Completed1995 (31 years old)
NID IDSC02710

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: September 7, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

HAROLD K AND BRENDA G CAMPBELL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Harold Campbell Dam?

Harold Campbell 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 Harold Campbell Dam?

Harold Campbell Dam is owned by HAROLD K AND BRENDA G CAMPBELL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Harold Campbell Dam built?

Harold Campbell Dam was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 Harold Campbell Dam?

Harold Campbell Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Harold Campbell Dam?

Harold Campbell Dam has a dam height of 32 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 Harold Campbell Dam last inspected?

Harold Campbell Dam was last inspected on September 7, 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.