Anderson Dam

TR-WARRIOR CREEK· Laurens, South Carolina· Built 1960· 34 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Anderson Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 34 ft (taller than 86.3% in SC)
Max Storage134 acre-ft
Normal Storage104 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDSC02022

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: September 20, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

JOSIAH B HUNTER IV

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Anderson Dam?

Anderson Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Anderson Dam?

Anderson Dam is owned by JOSIAH B HUNTER IV (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Anderson Dam built?

Anderson Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Anderson Dam?

Anderson Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Anderson Dam?

Anderson Dam has a dam height of 34 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Anderson Dam last inspected?

Anderson Dam was last inspected on September 20, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.