Wateree Creek WCD Dam 2

TR-WOODWARD BRANCH· Fairfield, South Carolina· Built 1963· 40 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Wateree Creek WCD Dam 2 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 40 ft (taller than 92.3% in SC)
Max Storage1.1K acre-ft
Normal Storage67 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)
NID IDSC00810

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 3, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

BULLS POND PROPERTIES LLC;REUBEN HARRISON ESTATE;ROSA CAMMON RICE LIFE ESTATE;WATEREE CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Wateree Creek WCD Dam 2?

Wateree Creek WCD Dam 2 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 Wateree Creek WCD Dam 2?

Wateree Creek WCD Dam 2 is owned by BULLS POND PROPERTIES LLC;REUBEN HARRISON ESTATE;ROSA CAMMON RICE LIFE ESTATE;WATEREE CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Wateree Creek WCD Dam 2 built?

Wateree Creek WCD Dam 2 was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Wateree Creek WCD Dam 2?

Wateree Creek WCD Dam 2 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 Wateree Creek WCD Dam 2?

Wateree Creek WCD Dam 2 has a dam height of 40 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 Wateree Creek WCD Dam 2 last inspected?

Wateree Creek WCD Dam 2 was last inspected on May 3, 2017. 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.