Daniel's Dam, also known as Calhoun Falls Country Club Lake Dam, is a private recreational dam located in Abbeville, South Carolina.
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Constructed in 1956 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 13 feet and spans 600 feet in length. It serves the primary purpose of recreation and boasts a storage capacity of 157 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 48 acre-feet.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, with the last inspection conducted in September 2017. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, indicating the need for potential risk management measures. With the state regulatory agency, SC DHEC, overseeing its operations, Daniel's Dam remains a key feature in the region's water resource and climate conservation efforts, calling for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and integrity for both recreational and environmental purposes.
Year Completed |
1956 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
TR-GILL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Nid Storage |
157 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
13 |
Little River Near Mt. Carmel
|
83cfs |
Broad River Near Bell
|
906cfs |
Beaverdam Creek Ab Elberton Ga
|
46cfs |
Rocky River Nr Starr
|
58cfs |
Broad River Above Carlton
|
418cfs |
South Fork Broad River At Carlton
|
87cfs |