Duncan Creek WCD Dam 6b
Key Takeaway
Duncan Creek WCD Dam 6b is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 48 ft (taller than 96% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 3.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 396 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 72 acres |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00252 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF CLINTON;DUNCAN CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Duncan Creek WCD Dam 6b?
Duncan Creek WCD Dam 6b is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Duncan Creek WCD Dam 6b?
Duncan Creek WCD Dam 6b is owned by CITY OF CLINTON;DUNCAN CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Duncan Creek WCD Dam 6b built?
Duncan Creek WCD Dam 6b was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Duncan Creek WCD Dam 6b?
Duncan Creek WCD Dam 6b serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Duncan Creek WCD Dam 6b?
Duncan Creek WCD Dam 6b has a dam height of 48 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 Duncan Creek WCD Dam 6b last inspected?
Duncan Creek WCD Dam 6b was last inspected on September 25, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.