Roger Brown Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Roger Brown Dam, located in Edgefield, South Carolina, is a privately owned structure that serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond.


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Summary

Built in 1996, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 23 feet and spans 600 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 130 acre-feet, the dam primarily functions to support the local fish and wildlife population in the area. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition has been assessed as poor during the last inspection in January 2018, prompting the need for continued monitoring and potential maintenance.

Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), Roger Brown Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state authorities to ensure compliance with safety standards and environmental regulations. The dam, situated on the TR-LLOYD CREEK, falls under the jurisdiction of the Charleston District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Although the dam's primary purpose is for fish and wildlife management, its condition assessment and hazard potential indicate the importance of regular assessments and potential upgrades to mitigate any risks and ensure the dam's structural integrity for the long term.

As a key structure supporting the local ecosystem, Roger Brown Dam plays a crucial role in maintaining the natural balance of the area. With its location in a scenic landscape and its vital function in wildlife preservation, the dam serves as a significant resource for water and climate enthusiasts interested in the intersection of man-made structures and environmental sustainability. As discussions around climate change and water resource management continue to evolve, understanding and monitoring dams like Roger Brown Dam become essential for ensuring the resilience of ecosystems and communities in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Year Completed

1996

Dam Length

600

Dam Height

23

River Or Stream

TR-LLOYD CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10

Nid Storage

130

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

23
       
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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.