Sjwd Water District Rcc Dam
Sjwd Water District Rcc Dam is a dam located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, built in 1997. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Sjwd Water District Rcc Dam
The primary purpose of Sjwd Water District Rcc Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Startex Jackson Wellford Duncan Water District (local government). It impounds the North Tyger River.
The dam stands 44 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 137 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,400 acre-feet. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/18/2023.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% 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 | Spartanburg |
| River/Stream | North Tyger River |
| Coordinates | 34.94030, -82.05430 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 137 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | STARTEX JACKSON WELLFORD DUNCAN WATER DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04493 |
| Federal ID | SCD04493 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |