Beaverdam-warrior Creek Wcd Dam 2
Beaverdam-warrior Creek Wcd Dam 2 is a dam located in Laurens County, South Carolina, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Beaverdam-warrior Creek Wcd Dam 2
The primary purpose of Beaverdam-warrior Creek Wcd Dam 2 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 Beaverdam-warrior Creek Watershed Conservation District;john Anthony Robb;mary Bobo Edge (private). It impounds the Wallace Branch.
The dam stands 50 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 808 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/21/2017.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Laurens |
| River/Stream | Wallace Branch |
| Coordinates | 34.65360, -82.05580 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 808 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 808 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | BEAVERDAM-WARRIOR CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT;JOHN ANTHONY ROBB;MARY BOBO EDGE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/21/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03021 |
| Federal ID | SCD03021 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |