Timberchase Sub Dam

TR-SPRING BRANCH· Darlington, South Carolina· Built 1995· 25 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Timberchase Sub Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 62.5% in SC)
Max Storage54 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Year Completed1995 (31 years old)
NID IDSC02714

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: November 1, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

KABERO VENTURES LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Timberchase Sub Dam?

Timberchase Sub 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 Timberchase Sub Dam?

Timberchase Sub Dam is owned by KABERO VENTURES LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Timberchase Sub Dam built?

Timberchase Sub Dam was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 Timberchase Sub Dam?

Timberchase Sub Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Timberchase Sub Dam?

Timberchase Sub Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Timberchase Sub Dam last inspected?

Timberchase Sub Dam was last inspected on November 1, 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.