FIDDLERS COVE DAM - SC02426-3133
Dam Name: FIDDLERS COVE DAM
State: SC
Downstream Hazard Potential: H
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 05/01/2018
Incident Driver: Deterioration or Poor Condition
Incident Mechanism 1: Spillway Pipe Failure
Incident Mechanism 2Piping
Incident Mechanism 3Sinkhole
Incident IDSC02426-3133
Incident DescriptionAn unpermitted repair of a deterioriated primary spillway outlet pipe resulted in piping along the outside of the outlet pipe, and development of a sinkhole along the pipe from the outlet upwards for approximately 20 feet in length and 8 feet wide (near a band joint). The dam owners had conducted an unpermitted and unauthorized "lining" of the deteriorated corrugated metal pipe using substandard methods and materials.
Named Hydrologic EventN/A
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentNo
Fatalities (Number)0
Number of People Evacuated0
Number of Habitable Structures Evacuated0
Number of Habitable Structures Flooded0
Other Infrastructure Impacts
Economic Damages (in $)
ResponseThe State issued an Emergency Order to require the dam owner immediately lower water level under direction of a licensed Professional Engineer, submit a detailed investigation by a licensed Professional Engineer, and submit a Plan of Action for the repair
Volume released at failure (ac-ft)
Additional Remarks or UpdatesDownstream roads were temporarily closed until water level was lowered to a safe level.
Owner TypeP
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)R
EAPY
Dam Height34 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)715.00
Surface Area (acres)55.00
Year Completed1988
NID NumberSC02426
River NameMUD CREEK
Latitude34.8867
Longitude-83.0442
Year Modified
Regulatory Agency(ies)SC DHEC
Incident Time
Incident Duration
Incident Report Produced
Information SourcesSC Dam Safety
