We Morris Dam
We Morris Dam is a dam located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About We Morris Dam
The primary purpose of We Morris Dam is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Larry C And Linda M Jones (private). It impounds the Tr-lake William C Bowen.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1967, 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 05/22/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Spartanburg |
| River/Stream | Tr-lake William C Bowen |
| Coordinates | 35.08580, -82.08840 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | LARRY C AND LINDA M JONES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/22/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03312 |
| Federal ID | SCD03312 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |