Tinkers Creek WCD Dam 21
Key Takeaway
Tinkers Creek WCD Dam 21 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 53 ft (taller than 97.4% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 4.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01165 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
LYNDA CAULDER BREWER;TINKERS CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT;WILLIAM C AND JUDY THOMAS
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Tinkers Creek WCD Dam 21?
Tinkers Creek WCD Dam 21 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Tinkers Creek WCD Dam 21?
Tinkers Creek WCD Dam 21 is owned by LYNDA CAULDER BREWER;TINKERS CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT;WILLIAM C AND JUDY THOMAS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tinkers Creek WCD Dam 21 built?
Tinkers Creek WCD Dam 21 was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Tinkers Creek WCD Dam 21?
Tinkers Creek WCD Dam 21 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 Tinkers Creek WCD Dam 21?
Tinkers Creek WCD Dam 21 has a dam height of 53 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 Tinkers Creek WCD Dam 21 last inspected?
Tinkers Creek WCD Dam 21 was last inspected on October 18, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.