Stephen Orr Dam

Stephen Orr Dam is a dam located in Laurens County, South Carolina, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.

About Stephen Orr Dam

Stephen Orr Dam is a dam in Laurens, South Carolina. The dam is owned by Stephen Andrew Orr (private). It impounds the Tr-duncan Creek.

The dam stands 26 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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 09/27/2017.

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Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyLaurens
River/StreamTr-duncan Creek
Coordinates34.55180, -81.85290

Physical Characteristics

NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Year Completed1989 (37 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage51 acre-ft
Max Storage51 acre-ft
Normal Storage27 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerSTEPHEN ANDREW ORR
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection09/27/2017
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDSCD04355
Federal IDSCD04355
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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