Nederhof Forestry Dam 1

TR-SWEET LEAF SWAMP· Jasper, South Carolina· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Nederhof Forestry Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 52.9% in SC)
Max Storage127 acre-ft
Normal Storage89 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
NID IDSCD5004

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 14, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

SC FORESTRY COMMISSION

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Nederhof Forestry Dam 1?

Nederhof Forestry Dam 1 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 Nederhof Forestry Dam 1?

Nederhof Forestry Dam 1 is owned by SC FORESTRY COMMISSION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Nederhof Forestry Dam 1?

Nederhof Forestry Dam 1 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 Nederhof Forestry Dam 1?

Nederhof Forestry Dam 1 has a dam height of 22 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 Nederhof Forestry Dam 1 last inspected?

Nederhof Forestry Dam 1 was last inspected on November 14, 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.