Carisbrooke Subdivision Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

The Carisbrooke Subdivision Dam in Greenville, South Carolina, is a private earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1958 for flood risk reduction.


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Summary

With a height of 31 feet and a length of 525 feet, the dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction and also offers recreational opportunities. Located on TR-BRUSHY CREEK, the dam has a storage capacity of 98 acre-feet and a surface area of 7 acres.

Although the dam is in fair condition and has a high hazard potential, it is inspected every two years by the SC DHEC to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a risk assessment rating of moderate. The surrounding area is at risk of inundation in the event of a breach, prompting the need for emergency action plans to be prepared and updated regularly. Overall, the Carisbrooke Subdivision Dam plays a crucial role in managing flood risks in the region while providing recreational benefits to the community.

Year Completed

1958

Dam Length

525

Dam Height

31

River Or Stream

TR-BRUSHY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Nid Storage

98

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

31
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.