Wh And Carolyn Presley Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Edgefield, South Carolina, the Wh and Carolyn Presley Dam is a private-owned structure that serves primarily as a recreational site.


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Summary

Completed in 1996, this earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet and stretches 300 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Its purpose is to provide recreational opportunities for visitors, with a surface area of 5 acres and a normal storage capacity of 40 acre-feet.

The dam overlooks the TR-Little Horse Creek and is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC). Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam is subject to regular inspections every five years to ensure its continued safety and functionality. The last inspection was conducted in July 2017, with emergency preparedness protocols and risk management measures still pending updates.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Wh and Carolyn Presley Dam offers a unique blend of recreational enjoyment and environmental stewardship. Its presence along the Little Horse Creek provides a peaceful retreat for outdoor enthusiasts, while its regulated oversight by the SC DHEC ensures the safety and well-being of both visitors and the surrounding ecosystem. As efforts continue to maintain and improve the dam's infrastructure, it stands as a testament to the importance of responsible water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.

Year Completed

1996

Dam Length

300

Dam Height

24

River Or Stream

TR-LITTLE HORSE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5

Nid Storage

50

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

24
       
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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.