Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 2
Key Takeaway
Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 2 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 50 ft (taller than 96.6% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 808 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02064 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
BEAVERDAM-WARRIOR CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT;JOHN ANTHONY ROBB;MARY BOBO EDGE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 2?
Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 2 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 Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 2?
Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 2 is owned by BEAVERDAM-WARRIOR CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT;JOHN ANTHONY ROBB;MARY BOBO EDGE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 2 built?
Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 2 was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 2?
Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 2 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 2?
Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 2 has a dam height of 50 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 2 last inspected?
Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 2 was last inspected on September 21, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.