Roger Brown Dam
Key Takeaway
Roger Brown Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1996 and is 30 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 56.3% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02729 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
SHIRLEY D BROWN
Private
Nearby Dams
Wall Pond Dam
Edgefield, SC
Low Hazard 20 ftSandy Beaver Pond Dam
Edgefield, SC
Low Hazard 25 ftAllen Blalock Dam
Edgefield, SC
Low Hazard 28 ftRalph Sapp Pond Dam
Edgefield, SC
Low Hazard 26 ftWoodhaven Sub Dam 6
McCormick, SC
Low Hazard 31 ftWoodhaven Sub Dam 1
McCormick, SC
Low Hazard 29 ftTom Proctor Dam
Edgefield, SC
Low Hazard 30 ftS K Brown Dam
McCormick, SC
Low Hazard 12 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Roger Brown Dam?
Roger Brown 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 Roger Brown Dam?
Roger Brown Dam is owned by SHIRLEY D BROWN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Roger Brown Dam built?
Roger Brown Dam was completed in 1996, making it 30 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 Roger Brown Dam?
Roger Brown Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Roger Brown Dam?
Roger Brown Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Roger Brown Dam last inspected?
Roger Brown Dam was last inspected on January 8, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.