Jim Crawford Dam

TR-WHITES CREEK· Marlboro, South Carolina· Built 1989· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Jim Crawford Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1989 and is 37 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 74.2% in SC)
Max Storage62 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Year Completed1989 (37 years old)
NID IDSC02412

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 30, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

JAMES C CRAWFORD III

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Jim Crawford Dam?

Jim Crawford 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 Jim Crawford Dam?

Jim Crawford Dam is owned by JAMES C CRAWFORD III (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Jim Crawford Dam built?

Jim Crawford Dam was completed in 1989, making it 37 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 Jim Crawford Dam?

Jim Crawford 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 Jim Crawford Dam?

Jim Crawford Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Jim Crawford Dam last inspected?

Jim Crawford Dam was last inspected on October 30, 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.