Norman Fogle Dam

TR-WILLOW SWAMP· Orangeburg, South Carolina· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Norman Fogle Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 62.5% in SC)
Max Storage256 acre-ft
Normal Storage240 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
NID IDSC02642

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 19, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

FOGLE FAMILY REAL ESTATE LLC, FRANCES G FOGLE AND CARLISLE C FOGLE JR

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Norman Fogle Dam?

Norman Fogle 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 Norman Fogle Dam?

Norman Fogle Dam is owned by FOGLE FAMILY REAL ESTATE LLC, FRANCES G FOGLE AND CARLISLE C FOGLE JR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Norman Fogle Dam?

Norman Fogle 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 Norman Fogle Dam?

Norman Fogle Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Norman Fogle Dam last inspected?

Norman Fogle Dam was last inspected on July 19, 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.