Broadmouth Creek WCD Dam-Newry-Rice 2
Key Takeaway
Broadmouth Creek WCD Dam-Newry-Rice 2 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 88.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 744 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00548 |
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
BROADMOUTH CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT;DOREEN W DRAKE;PAULINE R BLAKE LLC
Private
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High Hazard 22 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Broadmouth Creek WCD Dam-Newry-Rice 2?
Broadmouth Creek WCD Dam-Newry-Rice 2 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 Broadmouth Creek WCD Dam-Newry-Rice 2?
Broadmouth Creek WCD Dam-Newry-Rice 2 is owned by BROADMOUTH CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT;DOREEN W DRAKE;PAULINE R BLAKE LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Broadmouth Creek WCD Dam-Newry-Rice 2 built?
Broadmouth Creek WCD Dam-Newry-Rice 2 was completed in 1965, making it 61 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-Newry-Rice 2?
Broadmouth Creek WCD Dam-Newry-Rice 2 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-Newry-Rice 2?
Broadmouth Creek WCD Dam-Newry-Rice 2 has a dam height of 36 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-Newry-Rice 2 last inspected?
Broadmouth Creek WCD Dam-Newry-Rice 2 was last inspected on June 15, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.