We Morris Dam

TR-LAKE WILLIAM C BOWEN· Spartanburg, South Carolina· Built 1967· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Debris Control Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

We Morris Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is debris control.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 62.5% in SC)
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage42 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
NID IDSC02237

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 22, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

LARRY C AND LINDA M JONES

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of We Morris Dam?

We Morris Dam 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 We Morris Dam?

We Morris Dam is owned by LARRY C AND LINDA M JONES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was We Morris Dam built?

We Morris Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 We Morris Dam?

We Morris Dam serves the following purposes: Debris Control, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is We Morris Dam?

We Morris Dam has a dam height of 25 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 We Morris Dam last inspected?

We Morris Dam was last inspected on May 22, 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.