Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 1m
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 Storage | 5.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 105 acres |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02065 |
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-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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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.