Jackson-Mill Cr WCD Dam 8

JACKSON CREEK· Fairfield, South Carolina· Built 1980· 32 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Jackson-Mill Cr WCD Dam 8 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 32 ft (taller than 83.4% in SC)
Max Storage3.8K acre-ft
Normal Storage850 acre-ft
Surface Area118 acres
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)
NID IDSC02587

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 26, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

FAIRFIELD CONSERVATION DISTRICT;FRANCES B CLOWNEY;REBA S CLOWNEY;ROBERT G CHAPPELL ET AL;SAMUEL S CLOWNEY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Jackson-Mill Cr WCD Dam 8?

Jackson-Mill Cr WCD Dam 8 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 Jackson-Mill Cr WCD Dam 8?

Jackson-Mill Cr WCD Dam 8 is owned by FAIRFIELD CONSERVATION DISTRICT;FRANCES B CLOWNEY;REBA S CLOWNEY;ROBERT G CHAPPELL ET AL;SAMUEL S CLOWNEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Jackson-Mill Cr WCD Dam 8 built?

Jackson-Mill Cr WCD Dam 8 was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Jackson-Mill Cr WCD Dam 8?

Jackson-Mill Cr WCD Dam 8 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Jackson-Mill Cr WCD Dam 8?

Jackson-Mill Cr WCD Dam 8 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 Jackson-Mill Cr WCD Dam 8 last inspected?

Jackson-Mill Cr WCD Dam 8 was last inspected on April 26, 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.