Bmw Dam 1
Bmw Dam 1 is a dam located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, built in 1994. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bmw Dam 1
The primary purpose of Bmw Dam 1 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 Bmw (private). It impounds the Abner Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/21/2023.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Spartanburg |
| River/Stream | Abner Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.89040, -82.17120 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | BMW |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/21/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04432 |
| Federal ID | SCD04432 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |