H Fox Tindal Dam, located in Clarendon, South Carolina, is a privately-owned earth dam designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1960.
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With a height of 18 feet and a length of 905 feet, this dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 26 acres for activities like boating, fishing, and picnicking. The dam holds a normal storage capacity of 146 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 276 acre-feet, making it a significant reservoir in the area.
Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, H Fox Tindal Dam is regulated and inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, indicating a moderate level of potential danger in case of failure. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway type and outlet gates contribute to the effective management of water levels and discharge. With its scenic location on TR-BIG BRANCH river, H Fox Tindal Dam is a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking outdoor recreation in South Carolina.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
905 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BIG BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
26 |
Nid Storage |
276 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
18 |
Wateree R. Bl Eastover
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2400cfs |
Santee River Near Pineville
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685cfs |
North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg
|
604cfs |
Black River At Kingstree
|
1390cfs |
Gills Creek At Columbia
|
37cfs |
South Fork Edisto River Near Bamberg
|
800cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Santee State Park
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Polly's Landing Campground
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Poinsett State Park
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