Stephen Orr Dam
Stephen Orr Dam is a dam located in Laurens County, South Carolina, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Stephen Orr Dam
Stephen Orr Dam is a dam in Laurens, South Carolina. The dam is owned by Stephen Andrew Orr (private). It impounds the Tr-duncan Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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 09/27/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Laurens |
| River/Stream | Tr-duncan Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.55180, -81.85290 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | STEPHEN ANDREW ORR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/27/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04355 |
| Federal ID | SCD04355 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |