Northside Country Club Dam

LONG BRANCH· Orangeburg, South Carolina· Built 1960· 12 ft tall
High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Northside Country Club Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. 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 12 ft (taller than 11% in SC)
Max Storage102 acre-ft
Normal Storage42 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDSC00428

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: Yes
Last Inspection: March 21, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

JAMES M ALBERGOTTI III

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Northside Country Club Dam?

Northside Country Club 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 Northside Country Club Dam?

Northside Country Club Dam is owned by JAMES M ALBERGOTTI III (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Northside Country Club Dam built?

Northside Country Club Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Northside Country Club Dam?

Northside Country Club 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 Northside Country Club Dam?

Northside Country Club Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Northside Country Club Dam last inspected?

Northside Country Club Dam was last inspected on March 21, 2023. 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.