Little River Wcd Dam 8
Little River Wcd Dam 8 is a dam located in Laurens County, South Carolina, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Little River Wcd Dam 8
The primary purpose of Little River Wcd Dam 8 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 Judith A Burns Trustee;kimberly Robertson Burrafato And Michael Burrafato;laurens County Soil And Water Conservation District (private). It impounds the Tr-little River.
The dam stands 24 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 83 acre-feet. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/18/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Laurens |
| River/Stream | Tr-little River |
| Coordinates | 34.55110, -82.04000 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | JUDITH A BURNS TRUSTEE;KIMBERLY ROBERTSON BURRAFATO AND MICHAEL BURRAFATO;LAURENS COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/18/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04087 |
| Federal ID | SCD04087 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |