Marvin Mckie Dam

TR- SAVANNAH RIVER· Edgefield, South Carolina· Built 1993· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Marvin Mckie Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1993 and is 33 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 70.9% in SC)
Max Storage34 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Year Completed1993 (33 years old)
NID IDSC02668

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 25, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

MARVIN MCKIE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Marvin Mckie Dam?

Marvin Mckie 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 Marvin Mckie Dam?

Marvin Mckie Dam is owned by MARVIN MCKIE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Marvin Mckie Dam built?

Marvin Mckie Dam was completed in 1993, making it 33 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 Marvin Mckie Dam?

Marvin Mckie Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Marvin Mckie Dam?

Marvin Mckie Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Marvin Mckie Dam last inspected?

Marvin Mckie Dam was last inspected on July 25, 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.