Little River Wcd Dam 17
Little River Wcd Dam 17 is a dam located in Laurens County, South Carolina, built in 1988. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Little River Wcd Dam 17
The primary purpose of Little River Wcd Dam 17 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 Laurens County Soil And Water Conservation District;sherry P And Charles M Wilson (private). It impounds the Tr-reedy Fork.
The dam stands 35 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 57 acre-feet. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 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 09/20/2017.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Laurens |
| River/Stream | Tr-reedy Fork |
| Coordinates | 34.51400, -82.07180 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | LAURENS COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT;SHERRY P AND CHARLES M WILSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/20/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04131 |
| Federal ID | SCD04131 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |