Nicholas Creek Dam
Nicholas Creek Dam is a dam located in Richland County, South Carolina, built in 1994. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Nicholas Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Nicholas Creek Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Chestnut Hill Plantation Homeowners Assc Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-broad River.
The dam stands 23 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 37 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 430 acre-feet. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/29/2022.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Richland |
| River/Stream | Tr-broad River |
| Coordinates | 34.12990, -81.14550 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 430 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 430 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CHESTNUT HILL PLANTATION HOMEOWNERS ASSC INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/29/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04435 |
| Federal ID | SCD04435 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |