Rocky Creek Wcd Dam 1
Rocky Creek Wcd Dam 1 is a dam located in Chester County, South Carolina, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Rocky Creek Wcd Dam 1
The primary purpose of Rocky Creek Wcd 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 Rocky Creek Watershed Conservation District;teledyne Industries (local government). It impounds the Beaverdam Creek.
The dam stands 39 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,100 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 10/20/2017.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Chester |
| River/Stream | Beaverdam Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.68270, -80.99090 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | ROCKY CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT;TELEDYNE INDUSTRIES |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/20/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD00212 |
| Federal ID | SCD00212 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |