Ophelias Dam

Union County, South Carolina

River/Stream: TR-BROAD RIVER

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Height
48 ft
Dam Length
Reservoir Storage
50 acre-ft
Year Completed
1800
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2017-09-18

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
SCD03837
State
South Carolina (SC)
Coordinates
34.64210, -81.44660
Age
226 years

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.