J B Hunter Dam
J B Hunter Dam is a dam located in Laurens County, South Carolina, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About J B Hunter Dam
The primary purpose of J B Hunter Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Martha Beckham And Josiah B Hunter Iv (private). It impounds the Tr-warrior Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 87 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 09/20/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Laurens |
| River/Stream | Tr-warrior Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.61830, -81.99760 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MARTHA BECKHAM AND JOSIAH B HUNTER IV |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/20/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02980 |
| Federal ID | SCD02980 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |