Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 5
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 Storage | 2.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02720 |
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;GREEK WARRIOR CREEK LLC;JOHN MANLEY POOLE AND MARY A POOLE TRUSTEES;RLR LAURENS LLC
Local Government
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High Hazard 46 ftFrequently 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.