Brushy Creek WCD Dam-Kraemer 16
Key Takeaway
Brushy Creek WCD Dam-Kraemer 16 is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 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 | 42 ft (taller than 93.6% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 424 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00543 |
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;TIME OUT LAKE LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Brushy Creek WCD Dam-Kraemer 16?
Brushy Creek WCD Dam-Kraemer 16 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-Kraemer 16?
Brushy Creek WCD Dam-Kraemer 16 is owned by BRUSHY CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT;TIME OUT LAKE LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Brushy Creek WCD Dam-Kraemer 16 built?
Brushy Creek WCD Dam-Kraemer 16 was completed in 1964, making it 62 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-Kraemer 16?
Brushy Creek WCD Dam-Kraemer 16 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-Kraemer 16?
Brushy Creek WCD Dam-Kraemer 16 has a dam height of 42 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-Kraemer 16 last inspected?
Brushy Creek WCD Dam-Kraemer 16 was last inspected on February 15, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.