T B Hallman Dam

SPRING BRANCH· Aiken, South Carolina· Built 1935· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

T B Hallman Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 14.9% in SC)
Max Storage87 acre-ft
Normal Storage72 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Year Completed1935 (91 years old)
NID IDSC00325

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

SC DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of T B Hallman Dam?

T B Hallman 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 T B Hallman Dam?

T B Hallman Dam is owned by SC DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was T B Hallman Dam built?

T B Hallman Dam was completed in 1935, making it 91 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 T B Hallman Dam?

T B Hallman 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 T B Hallman Dam?

T B Hallman Dam has a dam height of 13 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.

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.