Bmw Dam 1

ABNER CREEK· Spartanburg, South Carolina· Built 1994· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Bmw Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 78.9% in SC)
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Year Completed1994 (32 years old)
NID IDSC02685

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: Yes
Last Inspection: June 8, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

BMW

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bmw Dam 1?

Bmw Dam 1 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 Bmw Dam 1?

Bmw Dam 1 is owned by BMW (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Bmw Dam 1 built?

Bmw Dam 1 was completed in 1994, making it 32 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 Bmw Dam 1?

Bmw Dam 1 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 Bmw Dam 1?

Bmw Dam 1 has a dam height of 30 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 Bmw Dam 1 last inspected?

Bmw Dam 1 was last inspected on June 8, 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.