Three and Twenty Creek WCD Dam-Robinson 15
Key Takeaway
Three and Twenty Creek WCD Dam-Robinson 15 is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 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 | 32 ft (taller than 83.4% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 805 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00554 |
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
ANTHONY AND KRISTEN BEIGAY;ERIC S AND ALEXIS D CROWE;JULIA S ROBINSON LIVING TRUST AND JAMES THOMAS ROBINSON JR;ROBERT L OSBORNE;ROBERT L OSBORNE;THREE AND TWENTY CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Three and Twenty Creek WCD Dam-Robinson 15?
Three and Twenty Creek WCD Dam-Robinson 15 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 Three and Twenty Creek WCD Dam-Robinson 15?
Three and Twenty Creek WCD Dam-Robinson 15 is owned by ANTHONY AND KRISTEN BEIGAY;ERIC S AND ALEXIS D CROWE;JULIA S ROBINSON LIVING TRUST AND JAMES THOMAS ROBINSON JR;ROBERT L OSBORNE;ROBERT L OSBORNE;THREE AND TWENTY CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Three and Twenty Creek WCD Dam-Robinson 15 built?
Three and Twenty Creek WCD Dam-Robinson 15 was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Three and Twenty Creek WCD Dam-Robinson 15?
Three and Twenty Creek WCD Dam-Robinson 15 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 Three and Twenty Creek WCD Dam-Robinson 15?
Three and Twenty Creek WCD Dam-Robinson 15 has a dam height of 32 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 Three and Twenty Creek WCD Dam-Robinson 15 last inspected?
Three and Twenty Creek WCD Dam-Robinson 15 was last inspected on March 2, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.