Coneross Creek WCD Dam 1a
Key Takeaway
Coneross Creek WCD Dam 1a is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 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 | 50 ft (taller than 96.6% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 2.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 366 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 57 acres |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00522 |
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
OCONEE COUNTY;OCONEE COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Coneross Creek WCD Dam 1a?
Coneross Creek WCD Dam 1a 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 Coneross Creek WCD Dam 1a?
Coneross Creek WCD Dam 1a is owned by OCONEE COUNTY;OCONEE COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Coneross Creek WCD Dam 1a built?
Coneross Creek WCD Dam 1a was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Coneross Creek WCD Dam 1a?
Coneross Creek WCD Dam 1a 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 Coneross Creek WCD Dam 1a?
Coneross Creek WCD Dam 1a has a dam height of 50 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 Coneross Creek WCD Dam 1a last inspected?
Coneross Creek WCD Dam 1a was last inspected on April 27, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.