Nabors Dam is a dam located in Laurens County, South Carolina, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall. 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 Nabors Dam
The primary purpose of Nabors Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Vermiculite Specialty LLC (private). It impounds the Warrior Creek Offstream.
The dam stands 22 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 37 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 138 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/24/2021.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Laurens |
| River/Stream | Warrior Creek Offstream |
| Coordinates | 34.61480, -81.99030 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Vermiculite Specialty LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/24/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04068 |
| Federal ID | SCD04068 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |