Jimmy Gardner Dam

ROBERTS SWAMP· Orangeburg, South Carolina· Built 1940· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Jimmy Gardner Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 14.9% in SC)
Max Storage74 acre-ft
Normal Storage45 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)
NID IDSC00410

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 20, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

DWIGHT P MIRMOW

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Jimmy Gardner Dam?

Jimmy Gardner 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 Jimmy Gardner Dam?

Jimmy Gardner Dam is owned by DWIGHT P MIRMOW (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Jimmy Gardner Dam built?

Jimmy Gardner Dam was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Jimmy Gardner Dam?

Jimmy Gardner 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 Jimmy Gardner Dam?

Jimmy Gardner Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Jimmy Gardner Dam last inspected?

Jimmy Gardner Dam was last inspected on July 20, 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.