Wateree Creek WCD Dam 3
Key Takeaway
Wateree Creek WCD Dam 3 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 39 ft (taller than 91.5% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01209 |
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
LOUISE B MAYNARD AND JAMES BLAKE BOYD JR;PATRICK BENJAMIN;WATEREE CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wateree Creek WCD Dam 3?
Wateree Creek WCD Dam 3 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 3?
Wateree Creek WCD Dam 3 is owned by LOUISE B MAYNARD AND JAMES BLAKE BOYD JR;PATRICK BENJAMIN;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 3 built?
Wateree Creek WCD Dam 3 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 3?
Wateree Creek WCD Dam 3 serves the following purposes: Recreation. 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 3?
Wateree Creek WCD Dam 3 has a dam height of 39 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 3 last inspected?
Wateree Creek WCD Dam 3 was last inspected on May 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.