Rabon Creek Wcd Dam 32
Rabon Creek Wcd Dam 32 is a dam located in Laurens County, South Carolina, built in 1987. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Rabon Creek Wcd Dam 32
The primary purpose of Rabon Creek Wcd Dam 32 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 Laurens County Water And Sewer Commission (local government). It impounds the Rabon Creek.
The dam stands 72 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 540 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 28,000 acre-feet. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/18/2022.
At 72 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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 | Rabon Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.47720, -82.14330 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 72 ft |
| Dam Height | 72 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 28,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 28,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7,285 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 540 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | LAURENS COUNTY WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/18/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04320 |
| Federal ID | SCD04320 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |