Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 1m

BEAVERDAM CREEK· Laurens, South Carolina· Built 1976· 46 ft tall
High Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 1m is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 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 46 ft (taller than 95.6% in SC)
Max Storage5.8K acre-ft
Normal Storage900 acre-ft
Surface Area105 acres
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)
NID IDSC02065

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: May 18, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

BEAVERDAM-WARRIOR CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT;DORTHIEA W SHERLIN;KENNETH PRITCHARD;PAUL M ABRAMS AND CAROLYN TAYLOR;SCOTT L AND GINA B SHELY;SHERRY MILES

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 1m?

Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 1m 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-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 1m?

Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 1m is owned by BEAVERDAM-WARRIOR CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT;DORTHIEA W SHERLIN;KENNETH PRITCHARD;PAUL M ABRAMS AND CAROLYN TAYLOR;SCOTT L AND GINA B SHELY;SHERRY MILES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 1m built?

Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 1m was completed in 1976, making it 50 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-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 1m?

Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 1m 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-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 1m?

Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 1m has a dam height of 46 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-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 1m last inspected?

Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 1m was last inspected on May 18, 2022. 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.