Town And Country Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Town and Country Dam, located in Kershaw, South Carolina, stands as a private earth dam completed in 1965 with a primary purpose of recreation along Camp Creek.
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Summary
The dam boasts a height of 19 feet and a length of 350 feet, providing a storage capacity of 154 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment was rated as poor during its last inspection in 2017.
Operated under the oversight of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), Town and Country Dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. While the dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures are not explicitly stated, the structure is monitored at an inspection frequency of 5 years due to its poor condition assessment.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Town and Country Dam serves as a recreational hub within the Savannah District, offering a glimpse into the intersection of human engineering and environmental stewardship. As discussions around dam safety and resilience continue to evolve, the significance of maintaining and monitoring structures like Town and Country Dam becomes increasingly apparent in ensuring the safety of communities and the sustainability of our water resources.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
350 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
CAMP CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Nid Storage |
154 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
19 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Wateree River Nr. Camden
|
1570cfs |
Lynches River Near Bishopville
|
267cfs |
Gills Creek At Columbia
|
37cfs |
Rocky Creek At Great Falls
|
11cfs |
Smith Branch At North Main St At Columbia
|
3cfs |
Wateree R. Bl Eastover
|
2400cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Town And Country Dam
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