Mcgrady Dam

BLACK CREEK· Colleton, South Carolina· 10 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Mcgrady Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	10 ft (taller than 5.2% in SC)
Max Storage	758 acre-ft
Normal Storage	207 acre-ft

Surface Area	64 acres
NID ID	SC03564

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No

Last Inspection: March 8, 2022

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

EDITH JOANN ACKERMAN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mcgrady Dam?

Mcgrady Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Mcgrady Dam?

Mcgrady Dam is owned by EDITH JOANN ACKERMAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Mcgrady Dam?

Mcgrady 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 Mcgrady Dam?

Mcgrady 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 Mcgrady Dam last inspected?

Mcgrady Dam was last inspected on March 8, 2022. 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.