Little River Wcd Dam 1 is a dam located in Laurens County, South Carolina, built in 1988. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall, taller than 59% 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 Little River Wcd Dam 1
The primary purpose of Little River Wcd Dam 1 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 Aaron Semenach;city of Laurens;kirk and Son Llc;laurens County Soil and Water Conservation District (private). It impounds the Tr-little River.
The dam stands 27 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 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 09/19/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Laurens |
| River/Stream | Tr-little River |
| Coordinates | 34.51780, -82.02620 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Aaron Semenach;city of Laurens;kirk and Son Llc;laurens County Soil and Water Conservation District |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/19/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04126 |
| Federal ID | SCD04126 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |