Dam Repair Assistance Grant Program
Forecasted
The Dam Repair Assistance Grant Program supports owners of high- and significant-hazard dams in South Carolina, funding planning, engineering, repair, alteration, or removal to reduce downstream safety risks.
Funder: South Carolina Department of Environmental Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $3 million in state funds committed to the program; one-year planning and engineering or three-year construction projects
Summary: Cost-sharing grants support work to reduce safety risks at eligible High and Significant Hazard dams in South Carolina.
Key Information: Applicants must demonstrate ownership of a state-regulated dam with a qualifying condition rating or engineer-identified safety deficiency.
Description
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) runs this program through its Dam Safety Program. It supports owners of eligible High and Significant Hazard dams regulated under the South Carolina Dams and Reservoirs Safety Act. Grants fund pre-construction and construction work associated with dam repair or removal, with the goal of reducing risks to downstream life and property.
Eligible non-construction work includes preparedness and project planning, preliminary engineering, design, risk communication, and instrumentation. Construction work can include repair, alteration, or removal. The program is intended to make financial assistance more accessible to dam owners who may not qualify for other dam safety grants.
