Huff Creek WCD Dam 4c
Key Takeaway
Huff Creek WCD Dam 4c is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 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 | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 187 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00010 |
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
GREENVILLE COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT;HELEN E SLOAN, MARY S ANDREWS TRUST, DAVID M SLOAN, JOAN S COOPER, AND JOAN L SLOAN JR;JOLEEN S AND TERRY LEE UNGER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Huff Creek WCD Dam 4c?
Huff Creek WCD Dam 4c 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 Huff Creek WCD Dam 4c?
Huff Creek WCD Dam 4c is owned by GREENVILLE COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT;HELEN E SLOAN, MARY S ANDREWS TRUST, DAVID M SLOAN, JOAN S COOPER, AND JOAN L SLOAN JR;JOLEEN S AND TERRY LEE UNGER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Huff Creek WCD Dam 4c built?
Huff Creek WCD Dam 4c was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Huff Creek WCD Dam 4c?
Huff Creek WCD Dam 4c 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 Huff Creek WCD Dam 4c?
Huff Creek WCD Dam 4c 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 Huff Creek WCD Dam 4c last inspected?
Huff Creek WCD Dam 4c was last inspected on February 6, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.