Anderson Dam
Anderson Dam is a dam located in Laurens County, South Carolina, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Anderson Dam
The primary purpose of Anderson Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Josiah B Hunter Iv (private). It impounds the Tr-warrior Creek.
The dam stands 34 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 134 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 09/20/2017.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Laurens |
| River/Stream | Tr-warrior Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.62260, -82.01970 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JOSIAH B HUNTER IV |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/20/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03010 |
| Federal ID | SCD03010 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |