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Davidson Dam, located in Kershaw, South Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam that spans 350 feet in length and stands at a height of 13 feet. With a primary purpose of recreation, the dam impounds the Thoroughfare Branch river and offers a storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, with normal storage levels averaging at 55 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition has been assessed as poor, with the last inspection in March 2017 revealing the need for improvements.
Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), Davidson Dam is subject to state jurisdiction and regulation, with permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes in place. Although the dam's risk assessment and emergency action plan are currently unspecified, the structure presents opportunities for water resource and climate enthusiasts to engage in monitoring and advocacy efforts to ensure its safety and sustainability. With its proximity to the Thoroughfare Branch river and recreational potential, Davidson Dam serves as a focal point for both environmental stewardship and community enjoyment in the region.
Dam_Height | 13 |
River_Or_Stream | TR-THOROUGHFARE BRANCH |
Dam_Length | 350 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 12 |
Nid_Storage | 72 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 13 |
PEE DEE RIVER NR BENNETTSVILLE | 4310cfs |
BLACK RIVER AT KINGSTREE | 160cfs |
WATEREE RIVER NR. CAMDEN | 3320cfs |
FISHING CREEK BELOW FORT LAWN | 57cfs |
WAXHAW CREEK AT SR1103 NEAR JACKSON | 1cfs |
WILDCAT CREEK BELOW ROCK HILL | 6cfs |
CATAWBA RIVER BELOW CATAWBA | 3570cfs |
Location | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
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Barnwell State Park | |||
Foster Creek RV Military | |||
Givhans Ferry State Park | |||
Short Stay Navy Military | |||
Guilliard Lake | |||
Poinsett State Park |