Cane Creek WCD Dam 16
Key Takeaway
Cane Creek WCD Dam 16 is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 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 | 959 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00122 |
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
CAMP CREEK INVESTMENTS LLC ET AL;CANE CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT;JOE H GHENT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cane Creek WCD Dam 16?
Cane Creek WCD Dam 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 Cane Creek WCD Dam 16?
Cane Creek WCD Dam 16 is owned by CAMP CREEK INVESTMENTS LLC ET AL;CANE CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT;JOE H GHENT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cane Creek WCD Dam 16 built?
Cane Creek WCD Dam 16 was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 16?
Cane Creek WCD Dam 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 Cane Creek WCD Dam 16?
Cane Creek WCD Dam 16 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 Cane Creek WCD Dam 16 last inspected?
Cane Creek WCD Dam 16 was last inspected on June 21, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.