J R Powell Dam

TR-SLOAN BRANCH· Kershaw, South Carolina· Built 1955· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

J R Powell Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 19.3% in SC)
Max Storage74 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)
NID IDSC00484

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: October 10, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

AP ROSEN LLC;POWELL: PERCIVAL ROAD PROPERTIES LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of J R Powell Dam?

J R Powell 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 J R Powell Dam?

J R Powell Dam is owned by AP ROSEN LLC;POWELL: PERCIVAL ROAD PROPERTIES LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was J R Powell Dam built?

J R Powell Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 J R Powell Dam?

J R Powell 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 J R Powell Dam?

J R Powell 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 J R Powell Dam last inspected?

J R Powell Dam was last inspected on October 10, 2016. 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.