Broadmouth Creek WCD Dam-Newry-Rice 2

TR-BROAD MOUTH CREEK· Anderson, South Carolina· Built 1965· 36 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

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 Storage744 acre-ft
Normal Storage59 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDSC00548

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: No
Last Inspection: June 15, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

BROADMOUTH CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT;DOREEN W DRAKE;PAULINE R BLAKE LLC

Private

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Frequently 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.

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.