Johnsonville Club Dam

TR-LYNCHES RIVER· Florence, South Carolina· Built 1960· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Johnsonville Club Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 5.2% in SC)
Max Storage69 acre-ft
Normal Storage29 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDSC01985

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: November 16, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

MARY THAMES

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Johnsonville Club Dam?

Johnsonville Club 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 Johnsonville Club Dam?

Johnsonville Club Dam is owned by MARY THAMES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Johnsonville Club Dam built?

Johnsonville Club Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Johnsonville Club Dam?

Johnsonville Club 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 Johnsonville Club Dam?

Johnsonville Club Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Johnsonville Club Dam last inspected?

Johnsonville Club Dam was last inspected on November 16, 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.