Rocky Creek Wcd Dam 9
Rocky Creek Wcd Dam 9 is a dam located in Chester County, South Carolina, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Rocky Creek Wcd Dam 9
The primary purpose of Rocky Creek Wcd Dam 9 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 K-farm Llc;rocky Creek Watershed Conservation District (local government). It impounds the Tr-bull Run Creek.
The dam stands 49 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,400 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. 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 10/19/2017.
At 49 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Chester |
| River/Stream | Tr-bull Run Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.66310, -81.15250 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Height | 49 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 354 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | K-FARM LLC;ROCKY CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/19/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD00215 |
| Federal ID | SCD00215 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |