Little River WCD Dam 8
Key Takeaway
Little River WCD Dam 8 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 59.6% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02389 |
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
JUDITH A BURNS TRUSTEE;KIMBERLY ROBERTSON BURRAFATO AND MICHAEL BURRAFATO;LAURENS COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Private
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Low Hazard 27 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Little River WCD Dam 8?
Little River WCD Dam 8 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 8?
Little River WCD Dam 8 is owned by JUDITH A BURNS TRUSTEE;KIMBERLY ROBERTSON BURRAFATO AND MICHAEL BURRAFATO;LAURENS COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little River WCD Dam 8 built?
Little River WCD Dam 8 was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 8?
Little River WCD Dam 8 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 8?
Little River WCD Dam 8 has a dam height of 24 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 8 last inspected?
Little River WCD Dam 8 was last inspected on September 18, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.