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Daniel Reel Dam, located in Edgefield, South Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1992 with a primary purpose of recreation. Managed by the USDA NRCS, this dam on TR-CEDAR CREEK stands at a height of 26 feet and has a length of 275 feet, offering a storage capacity of 92.5 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is currently in poor condition, as indicated by a 2017 assessment.
The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and its outlet gates are also uncontrolled, presenting some risk that has been assessed as moderate. The state regulatory agency overseeing the dam is SC DHEC, ensuring that the dam meets inspection and enforcement requirements. The dam's location near a river and its recreational purpose make it an important water resource for the surrounding area, even though its condition may require maintenance to ensure its long-term safety and functionality. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring the maintenance and risk management of dams like Daniel Reel Dam is crucial in maintaining water security and mitigating potential hazards in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year_Completed | 1992 |
Dam_Height | 26 |
River_Or_Stream | TR-CEDAR CREEK |
Dam_Length | 275 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 7 |
Nid_Storage | 92.5 |
Outlet_Gates | Uncontrolled |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 26 |
BRIER CREEK AT MILLHAVEN | 775cfs |
SPIRIT CREEK AT US 1 | 27cfs |
OGEECHEE RIVER AT MIDVILLE | 1340cfs |
SAVANNAH RIVER AT AUGUSTA | 9980cfs |
SAVANNAH R AT BURTONS FERRY BR NR MILLHAVEN | 15100cfs |
BRUSHY CREEK NEAR WRENS | 39cfs |
BEAVERDAM CREEK NEAR SARDIS | 33cfs |