Georges Creek WCD Dam 1a
Key Takeaway
Georges Creek WCD Dam 1a 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 | 36 ft (taller than 88.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 248 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 47 acres |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00702 |
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
GEORGES CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT;LEON A HENDRICKS JR TRUSTEE ET AL;STEWART R AND CHERYL BAUKNIGHT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Georges Creek WCD Dam 1a?
Georges 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 Georges Creek WCD Dam 1a?
Georges Creek WCD Dam 1a is owned by GEORGES CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT;LEON A HENDRICKS JR TRUSTEE ET AL;STEWART R AND CHERYL BAUKNIGHT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Georges Creek WCD Dam 1a built?
Georges Creek WCD Dam 1a 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 Georges Creek WCD Dam 1a?
Georges Creek WCD Dam 1a serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Georges Creek WCD Dam 1a?
Georges Creek WCD Dam 1a has a dam height of 36 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 Georges Creek WCD Dam 1a last inspected?
Georges Creek WCD Dam 1a was last inspected on March 28, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.