Hills Creek WCD Dam
Key Takeaway
Hills Creek WCD Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 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 | 33 ft (taller than 85.2% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 2.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 202 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 51 acres |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00043 |
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
CARL M TUCKER III;DAVID TUCKER TIMBER CO LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hills Creek WCD Dam?
Hills Creek WCD Dam 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 Hills Creek WCD Dam?
Hills Creek WCD Dam is owned by CARL M TUCKER III;DAVID TUCKER TIMBER CO LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hills Creek WCD Dam built?
Hills Creek WCD Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Hills Creek WCD Dam?
Hills Creek WCD Dam 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 Hills Creek WCD Dam?
Hills Creek WCD Dam has a dam height of 33 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 Hills Creek WCD Dam last inspected?
Hills Creek WCD Dam was last inspected on October 12, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.