Cane Creek WCD Dam 10d
Key Takeaway
Cane Creek WCD Dam 10d is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 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 | 56 ft (taller than 97.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 10.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 200 acres |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02382 |
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
CANE CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT;LANCASTER COUNTY;PHILLIP THEZE AND MARK STREET;WELLSPRING CAROLINA INVESTMENTS LLC;WILLIAM R WATSON JR AND KAY M WATSON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cane Creek WCD Dam 10d?
Cane Creek WCD Dam 10d 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 Cane Creek WCD Dam 10d?
Cane Creek WCD Dam 10d is owned by CANE CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT;LANCASTER COUNTY;PHILLIP THEZE AND MARK STREET;WELLSPRING CAROLINA INVESTMENTS LLC;WILLIAM R WATSON JR AND KAY M WATSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cane Creek WCD Dam 10d built?
Cane Creek WCD Dam 10d was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Cane Creek WCD Dam 10d?
Cane Creek WCD Dam 10d serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cane Creek WCD Dam 10d?
Cane Creek WCD Dam 10d has a dam height of 56 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 Cane Creek WCD Dam 10d last inspected?
Cane Creek WCD Dam 10d was last inspected on June 22, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.