Sjwd Water Dist Rcc Dam

NORTH TYGER RIVER· Spartanburg, South Carolina· Built 1997· 44 ft tall
High Hazard Water Supply Local Government

Key Takeaway

Sjwd Water Dist Rcc Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is water supply. 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 44 ft (taller than 94.8% in SC)
Max Storage2.4K acre-ft
Normal Storage1.1K acre-ft
Surface Area137 acres
Year Completed1997 (29 years old)
NID IDSC02747

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: May 18, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

STARTEX JACKSON WELLFORD DUNCAN WATER DISTRICT

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sjwd Water Dist Rcc Dam?

Sjwd Water Dist Rcc 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 Sjwd Water Dist Rcc Dam?

Sjwd Water Dist Rcc Dam is owned by STARTEX JACKSON WELLFORD DUNCAN WATER DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Sjwd Water Dist Rcc Dam built?

Sjwd Water Dist Rcc Dam was completed in 1997, making it 29 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 Sjwd Water Dist Rcc Dam?

Sjwd Water Dist Rcc Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Sjwd Water Dist Rcc Dam?

Sjwd Water Dist Rcc Dam has a dam height of 44 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 Sjwd Water Dist Rcc Dam last inspected?

Sjwd Water Dist Rcc Dam was last inspected on May 18, 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.