Beaverdam Creek WCD Dam 3a
Key Takeaway
Beaverdam Creek WCD Dam 3a is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 49 ft (taller than 96.3% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 3.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 255 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 47 acres |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02423 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BEAVERDAM CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT;DEBRA G MENTING;ROBERT S HEAD;SAMUEL AND LYDIA KANAGY;TIGER PAW REAL EST INVESTMENT GROUP;TONIA M WORLEY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Beaverdam Creek WCD Dam 3a?
Beaverdam Creek WCD Dam 3a is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Beaverdam Creek WCD Dam 3a?
Beaverdam Creek WCD Dam 3a is owned by BEAVERDAM CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT;DEBRA G MENTING;ROBERT S HEAD;SAMUEL AND LYDIA KANAGY;TIGER PAW REAL EST INVESTMENT GROUP;TONIA M WORLEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Beaverdam Creek WCD Dam 3a built?
Beaverdam Creek WCD Dam 3a was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Beaverdam Creek WCD Dam 3a?
Beaverdam Creek WCD Dam 3a serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Beaverdam Creek WCD Dam 3a?
Beaverdam Creek WCD Dam 3a has a dam height of 49 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 Beaverdam Creek WCD Dam 3a last inspected?
Beaverdam Creek WCD Dam 3a was last inspected on December 1, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.