Rocky Creek Wcd Dam 6
Rocky Creek Wcd Dam 6 is a dam located in Chester County, South Carolina, built in 1977. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Rocky Creek Wcd Dam 6
The primary purpose of Rocky Creek Wcd Dam 6 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Bobby Butler ;rocky Creek Watershed Conservation District (local government). It impounds the Rocky Creek.
The dam stands 43 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 70 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 3,919 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/10/2024.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The South Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Chester |
| River/Stream | Rocky Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.74420, -81.17260 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,919 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,919 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 391 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 70 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | BOBBY BUTLER ;ROCKY CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/10/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD00213 |
| Federal ID | SCD00213 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |