Osbourne/Hudson Dam

TIMBER CREEK· Kershaw, South Carolina· Built 1965· 15 ft tall

Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Osbourne/Hudson Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height	15 ft (taller than 23.6% in SC)
Max Storage	51 acre-ft
Normal Storage	27 acre-ft

Surface Area	8 acres
Year Completed	1965 (61 years old)
NID ID	SC00481

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: April 6, 2017

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

CANDACE AND CARROLL WEEKS;DAVID R HAM;ELIZABETH TIFFANY BAKER;FRANK L JR AND TONIA J PELLETIER;MARY A AND WAYNE E OSMER;PAULA E DOANE;SAM HUDSON JR AND KRISTY D SHELLY;TROY LEE ELMORE III;VICKEY H AND TIMOTHY B SHIRLEY;WILLIAM L JORDAN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Osbourne/Hudson Dam?

Osbourne/Hudson 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 Osbourne/Hudson Dam?

Osbourne/Hudson Dam is owned by CANDACE AND CARROLL WEEKS;DAVID R HAM;ELIZABETH TIFFANY BAKER;FRANK L JR AND TONIA J PELLETIER;MARY A AND WAYNE E OSMER;PAULA E DOANE;SAM HUDSON JR AND KRISTY D SHELLY;TROY LEE ELMORE III;VICKEY H AND TIMOTHY B SHIRLEY;WILLIAM L JORDAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Osbourne/Hudson Dam built?

Osbourne/Hudson Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Osbourne/Hudson Dam?

Osbourne/Hudson 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 Osbourne/Hudson Dam?

Osbourne/Hudson Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Osbourne/Hudson Dam last inspected?

Osbourne/Hudson Dam was last inspected on April 6, 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.