Little River WCD Dam 16
Key Takeaway
Little River WCD Dam 16 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 83.4% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02394 |
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
LAURENS COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT;LONG FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP;SHERRY P AND CHARLES M WILSON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Little River WCD Dam 16?
Little River WCD Dam 16 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 Little River WCD Dam 16?
Little River WCD Dam 16 is owned by LAURENS COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT;LONG FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP;SHERRY P AND CHARLES M WILSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little River WCD Dam 16 built?
Little River WCD Dam 16 was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 Little River WCD Dam 16?
Little River WCD Dam 16 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 Little River WCD Dam 16?
Little River WCD Dam 16 has a dam height of 32 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 Little River WCD Dam 16 last inspected?
Little River WCD Dam 16 was last inspected on September 20, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.