Brushy Creek WCD Dam-Hopkins 11a
Key Takeaway
Brushy Creek WCD Dam-Hopkins 11a is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 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 | 45 ft (taller than 95.1% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00542 |
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
BRUSHY CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT;JAMES D AND DONNA W HOPKINS;JANICE POWELL AND DENNIS BRYANT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Brushy Creek WCD Dam-Hopkins 11a?
Brushy Creek WCD Dam-Hopkins 11a 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 Brushy Creek WCD Dam-Hopkins 11a?
Brushy Creek WCD Dam-Hopkins 11a is owned by BRUSHY CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT;JAMES D AND DONNA W HOPKINS;JANICE POWELL AND DENNIS BRYANT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Brushy Creek WCD Dam-Hopkins 11a built?
Brushy Creek WCD Dam-Hopkins 11a was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Brushy Creek WCD Dam-Hopkins 11a?
Brushy Creek WCD Dam-Hopkins 11a 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 Brushy Creek WCD Dam-Hopkins 11a?
Brushy Creek WCD Dam-Hopkins 11a has a dam height of 45 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 Brushy Creek WCD Dam-Hopkins 11a last inspected?
Brushy Creek WCD Dam-Hopkins 11a was last inspected on February 15, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.