Little River Wcd Dam 3
Little River Wcd Dam 3 is a dam located in Laurens County, South Carolina, built in 1988. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Little River Wcd Dam 3
The primary purpose of Little River Wcd Dam 3 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 David H Hardy Jr And Maritom S Hardy;haskell D Hardy Jr;laurens County Soil And Water Conservation District (private). It impounds the Tr-little River.
The dam stands 32 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 61 acre-feet. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/07/2024.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The South Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Laurens |
| River/Stream | Tr-little River |
| Coordinates | 34.53310, -82.04030 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | DAVID H HARDY JR AND MARITOM S HARDY;HASKELL D HARDY JR;LAURENS COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/07/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04127 |
| Federal ID | SCD04127 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |