Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 5

WARRIOR CREEK· Laurens, South Carolina· Built 1980· 51 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 5 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 51 ft (taller than 97.1% in SC)
Max Storage2.3K acre-ft
Normal Storage225 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)
NID IDSC02720

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: September 21, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

BEAVERDAM-WARRIOR CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT;GREEK WARRIOR CREEK LLC;JOHN MANLEY POOLE AND MARY A POOLE TRUSTEES;RLR LAURENS LLC

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 5?

Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 5 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 5?

Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 5 is owned by BEAVERDAM-WARRIOR CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT;GREEK WARRIOR CREEK LLC;JOHN MANLEY POOLE AND MARY A POOLE TRUSTEES;RLR LAURENS LLC (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 5 built?

Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 5 was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 5?

Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 5 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. 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 5?

Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 5 has a dam height of 51 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 5 last inspected?

Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 5 was last inspected on September 21, 2017. 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.