Red Bluff Lake Dam, located in Marlboro, South Carolina, is a private earth dam completed in 1900 with a height of 13 feet and a length of 548 feet.
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It serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management, harnessing the Little Pee Dee River to create a storage capacity of 426 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam has a low hazard potential but is rated as being in poor condition as of the last inspection in March 2019, prompting concerns for its long-term stability.
Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Red Bluff Lake Dam plays a crucial role in flood control and water supply for the region. The dam's primary purpose is listed as "Other," suggesting a multifaceted role in water resource management. The dam's condition assessment and hazard potential underscore the need for continued monitoring and potential rehabilitation efforts to ensure the safety and sustainability of this important water resource infrastructure in the face of evolving climate challenges.
Year Completed |
1900 |
Dam Length |
548 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
LITTLE PEE DEE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
64 |
Nid Storage |
426 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
13 |
Big Shoe Heel Creek Nr Laurinburg
|
82cfs |
Lumber River Near Maxton
|
372cfs |
Pee Dee River Nr Bennettsville
|
2460cfs |
Lumber River At Lumberton
|
514cfs |
Pee Dee River At Peedee
|
3290cfs |
Black Creek Near Quinby
|
350cfs |