Twelve Mile Creek WCD 54a
Key Takeaway
Twelve Mile Creek WCD 54a is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 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 | 36 ft (taller than 88.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 3.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 381 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 70 acres |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00700 |
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
DEAN HOLDER TRUSTEE;JOY THREATT;PICKENS COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Twelve Mile Creek WCD 54a?
Twelve Mile Creek WCD 54a 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 Twelve Mile Creek WCD 54a?
Twelve Mile Creek WCD 54a is owned by DEAN HOLDER TRUSTEE;JOY THREATT;PICKENS COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Twelve Mile Creek WCD 54a built?
Twelve Mile Creek WCD 54a was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Twelve Mile Creek WCD 54a?
Twelve Mile Creek WCD 54a 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 Twelve Mile Creek WCD 54a?
Twelve Mile Creek WCD 54a has a dam height of 36 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 Twelve Mile Creek WCD 54a last inspected?
Twelve Mile Creek WCD 54a was last inspected on March 4, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.