Mary Smith Dam

TURKEY CREEK· Edgefield, South Carolina· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Mary Smith Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 67% in SC)
Max Storage55 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
NID IDSC03528

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 24, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

MARY M WILLIS AND JASON E WILLIS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mary Smith Dam?

Mary Smith 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 Mary Smith Dam?

Mary Smith Dam is owned by MARY M WILLIS AND JASON E WILLIS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Mary Smith Dam?

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

How tall is Mary Smith Dam?

Mary Smith Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Mary Smith Dam last inspected?

Mary Smith Dam was last inspected on July 24, 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.