Cane Creek WCD Dam 18a
Key Takeaway
Cane Creek WCD Dam 18a is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 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 | 51 ft (taller than 97.1% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 4.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 394 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 115 acres |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01347 |
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
ANDRE GIEN AND ELIZABETH WHITSON;CANE CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT;JUDY G CATOE ET AL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cane Creek WCD Dam 18a?
Cane Creek WCD Dam 18a 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 18a?
Cane Creek WCD Dam 18a is owned by ANDRE GIEN AND ELIZABETH WHITSON;CANE CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT;JUDY G CATOE ET AL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cane Creek WCD Dam 18a built?
Cane Creek WCD Dam 18a was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 18a?
Cane Creek WCD Dam 18a serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. 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 18a?
Cane Creek WCD Dam 18a has a dam height of 51 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 18a last inspected?
Cane Creek WCD Dam 18a was last inspected on June 21, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.