Broadmouth Creek WCD Dam-247-W 9
Key Takeaway
Broadmouth Creek WCD Dam-247-W 9 is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 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 | 41 ft (taller than 93% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 489 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00551 |
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
BROADMOUTH CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT;WAYNE W RHODES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Broadmouth Creek WCD Dam-247-W 9?
Broadmouth Creek WCD Dam-247-W 9 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 Broadmouth Creek WCD Dam-247-W 9?
Broadmouth Creek WCD Dam-247-W 9 is owned by BROADMOUTH CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT;WAYNE W RHODES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Broadmouth Creek WCD Dam-247-W 9 built?
Broadmouth Creek WCD Dam-247-W 9 was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Broadmouth Creek WCD Dam-247-W 9?
Broadmouth Creek WCD Dam-247-W 9 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 Broadmouth Creek WCD Dam-247-W 9?
Broadmouth Creek WCD Dam-247-W 9 has a dam height of 41 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 Broadmouth Creek WCD Dam-247-W 9 last inspected?
Broadmouth Creek WCD Dam-247-W 9 was last inspected on March 1, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.