Big Creek WCD Dam-Shorebrook 1
Key Takeaway
Big Creek WCD Dam-Shorebrook 1 is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 42 ft (taller than 93.6% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 3.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 88 acres |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00546 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BIG CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT;JOHN B ROACHE AND BONNIE R MEEKS
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Big Creek WCD Dam-Shorebrook 1?
Big Creek WCD Dam-Shorebrook 1 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Big Creek WCD Dam-Shorebrook 1?
Big Creek WCD Dam-Shorebrook 1 is owned by BIG CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT;JOHN B ROACHE AND BONNIE R MEEKS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Big Creek WCD Dam-Shorebrook 1 built?
Big Creek WCD Dam-Shorebrook 1 was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Big Creek WCD Dam-Shorebrook 1?
Big Creek WCD Dam-Shorebrook 1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Big Creek WCD Dam-Shorebrook 1?
Big Creek WCD Dam-Shorebrook 1 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 Big Creek WCD Dam-Shorebrook 1 last inspected?
Big Creek WCD Dam-Shorebrook 1 was last inspected on March 1, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.