Scurry Dam
Scurry Dam is a dam located in Laurens County, South Carolina, built in 1976. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Scurry Dam
The primary purpose of Scurry Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Tr-saluda River.
The dam stands 22 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 173 acre-feet. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 years old.
An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/13/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Laurens |
| River/Stream | Tr-saluda River |
| Coordinates | 34.33360, -82.14120 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/13/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02971 |
| Federal ID | SCD02971 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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