Robert Sloan Baker Dam

TR-BEAVERDAM CREEK· Anderson, South Carolina· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Robert Sloan Baker Dam 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 Storage158 acre-ft
Normal Storage114 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
NID IDSC02545

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: June 7, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

JANIE W BAKER LIFE ESTATE;SUSAN B CONNER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Robert Sloan Baker Dam?

Robert Sloan Baker 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 Robert Sloan Baker Dam?

Robert Sloan Baker Dam is owned by JANIE W BAKER LIFE ESTATE;SUSAN B CONNER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Robert Sloan Baker Dam?

Robert Sloan Baker 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 Robert Sloan Baker Dam?

Robert Sloan Baker Dam 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 Robert Sloan Baker Dam last inspected?

Robert Sloan Baker Dam was last inspected on June 7, 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.