Reedy Cove Creek Lake Dam

Reedy Cove Creek Lake Dam is a dam located in Pickens County, South Carolina, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.

About Reedy Cove Creek Lake Dam

The primary purpose of Reedy Cove Creek Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sc Baptist Church Gen Board (private). It impounds the Reedy Cove Creek.

The dam stands 28 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 89 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/15/2017.

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Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyPickens
River/StreamReedy Cove Creek
Coordinates35.02470, -82.80160

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage89 acre-ft
Max Storage89 acre-ft
Normal Storage44 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerSC BAPTIST CHURCH GEN BOARD
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection06/15/2017
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDSCD01964
Federal IDSCD01964
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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