Robert Small 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.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 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 Robert Small Dam
Robert Small Dam is a dam in Laurens, South Carolina. The dam is owned by The Sundowner Farm LLC (private). It impounds the Warrior Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 140 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 09/19/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Laurens |
| River/Stream | Warrior Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.59740, -82.07850 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | The Sundowner Farm LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/19/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04356 |
| Federal ID | SCD04356 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |