Oak Creek Plantation Dam

FOURMILE BRANCH· Spartanburg, South Carolina· 20 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Oak Creek Plantation Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is recreation. 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	20 ft (taller than 46.1% in SC)
Max Storage	130 acre-ft
Normal Storage	85 acre-ft

Surface Area	18 acres
NID ID	SC02486

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: February 3, 2023

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

OAK CREEK PLANTATION LAKE OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Oak Creek Plantation Dam?

Oak Creek Plantation 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 Oak Creek Plantation Dam?

Oak Creek Plantation Dam is owned by OAK CREEK PLANTATION LAKE OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Oak Creek Plantation Dam?

Oak Creek Plantation Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Oak Creek Plantation Dam?

Oak Creek Plantation Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Oak Creek Plantation Dam last inspected?

Oak Creek Plantation Dam was last inspected on February 3, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.