Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 33
Key Takeaway
Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 33 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 42 ft (taller than 93.6% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02037 |
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;NANCY BLAKELY GLENN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 33?
Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 33 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 33?
Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 33 is owned by BEAVERDAM-WARRIOR CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT;NANCY BLAKELY GLENN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 33 built?
Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 33 was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 33?
Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 33 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 33?
Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 33 has a dam height of 42 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 33 last inspected?
Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 33 was last inspected on September 22, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.