Duncan Creek Wcd Dam 10 is a dam located in Laurens County, South Carolina, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 39 ft39 ft tall, taller than 85% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Duncan Creek Wcd Dam 10
The primary purpose of Duncan Creek Wcd Dam 10 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 Duncan Creek Watershed Conservation District;the Clinton House LLC (private). It impounds the Saxton Branch.
The dam stands 39 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/25/2017.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Laurens |
| River/Stream | Saxton Branch |
| Coordinates | 34.54310, -81.86340 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Duncan Creek Watershed Conservation District;the Clinton House LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/25/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02997 |
| Federal ID | SCD02997 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |