Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 4
Key Takeaway
Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 4 is classified as significant hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 91% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 671 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02056 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BEAVERDAM-WARRIOR CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT;CATHERINE W CHANDLER TRUSTEE ET AL;STEVEN W OLIVER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 4?
Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 4 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. 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 4?
Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 4 is owned by BEAVERDAM-WARRIOR CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT;CATHERINE W CHANDLER TRUSTEE ET AL;STEVEN W OLIVER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 4 built?
Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 4 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 4?
Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 4 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 4?
Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 4 has a dam height of 38 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 4 last inspected?
Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 4 was last inspected on August 24, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.