Beaverdam-warrior Creek Wcd Dam 1m
Beaverdam-warrior Creek Wcd Dam 1m is a dam located in Laurens County, South Carolina, built in 1976. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Beaverdam-warrior Creek Wcd Dam 1m
The primary purpose of Beaverdam-warrior Creek Wcd Dam 1m 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 Beaverdam-warrior Creek Watershed Conservation District;dorthiea W Sherlin;kenneth Pritchard;paul M Abrams And Carolyn Taylor;scott L And Gina B Shely;sherry Miles (private). It impounds the Beaverdam Creek.
The dam stands 46 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 105 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 5,800 acre-feet. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 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 03/14/2024.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% 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 | Laurens |
| River/Stream | Beaverdam Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.63630, -82.07030 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 105 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | BEAVERDAM-WARRIOR CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT;DORTHIEA W SHERLIN;KENNETH PRITCHARD;PAUL M ABRAMS AND CAROLYN TAYLOR;SCOTT L AND GINA B SHELY;SHERRY MILES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/14/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03022 |
| Federal ID | SCD03022 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |