Ryan Faulkenberry Dam is a dam located in Anderson County, South Carolina, built in 1999. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Ryan Faulkenberry Dam
The primary purpose of Ryan Faulkenberry Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by William R Faulkenberry (private). It impounds the Tr-big Generostee Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 158 acre-feet. Completed in 1999, the structure is 27 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 07/30/2024.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Anderson |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Generostee Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.39030, -82.79410 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | William R Faulkenberry |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/30/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04533 |
| Federal ID | SCD04533 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |