Thicketty Creek WCD 26
Key Takeaway
Thicketty Creek WCD 26 is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 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 | 52 ft (taller than 97.2% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 2.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 101 acres |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00267 |
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
SC DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Thicketty Creek WCD 26?
Thicketty Creek WCD 26 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 Thicketty Creek WCD 26?
Thicketty Creek WCD 26 is owned by SC DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Thicketty Creek WCD 26 built?
Thicketty Creek WCD 26 was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Thicketty Creek WCD 26?
Thicketty Creek WCD 26 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Thicketty Creek WCD 26?
Thicketty Creek WCD 26 has a dam height of 52 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 Thicketty Creek WCD 26 last inspected?
Thicketty Creek WCD 26 was last inspected on August 9, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.