Fishing Creek WCD Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Fishing Creek WCD Dam 1 is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 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 | 39 ft (taller than 91.5% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 1.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 245 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 64 acres |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00667 |
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
CRAIG E POWERS;FISHING CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT;JASON OLANDER;SHILOH FARMS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC;TIMOTHY W AND MARCI D WILLIAMS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fishing Creek WCD Dam 1?
Fishing Creek WCD Dam 1 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 Fishing Creek WCD Dam 1?
Fishing Creek WCD Dam 1 is owned by CRAIG E POWERS;FISHING CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT;JASON OLANDER;SHILOH FARMS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC;TIMOTHY W AND MARCI D WILLIAMS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fishing Creek WCD Dam 1 built?
Fishing Creek WCD Dam 1 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 Fishing Creek WCD Dam 1?
Fishing Creek WCD Dam 1 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 Fishing Creek WCD Dam 1?
Fishing Creek WCD Dam 1 has a dam height of 39 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 Fishing Creek WCD Dam 1 last inspected?
Fishing Creek WCD Dam 1 was last inspected on February 25, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.