Rocky Creek WCD Dam 8
Key Takeaway
Rocky Creek WCD Dam 8 is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 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 | 37 ft (taller than 89.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 227 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01157 |
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
CMC PINES LLC;MARSHA R WHITE TRUSTEE;ROCKY CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Rocky Creek WCD Dam 8?
Rocky Creek WCD Dam 8 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 Rocky Creek WCD Dam 8?
Rocky Creek WCD Dam 8 is owned by CMC PINES LLC;MARSHA R WHITE TRUSTEE;ROCKY CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rocky Creek WCD Dam 8 built?
Rocky Creek WCD Dam 8 was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Rocky Creek WCD Dam 8?
Rocky Creek 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 Rocky Creek WCD Dam 8?
Rocky Creek WCD Dam 8 has a dam height of 37 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 Rocky Creek WCD Dam 8 last inspected?
Rocky Creek WCD Dam 8 was last inspected on May 18, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.