Beaverdam Creek Wcd Dam 4 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Beaverdam Creek WCD Dam 4, located in Oconee, South Carolina, is a vital infrastructure designed by USDA NRCS to reduce flood risk in the area.


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Summary

Completed in 1973, this earth dam stands at a height of 60 feet and spans 500 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1450 acre-feet and serving as a crucial barrier on Beaverdam Creek. The dam is regulated by SC DHEC and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety.

With a hazard potential rated as high and a condition assessment marked as fair, Beaverdam Creek WCD Dam 4 poses moderate risk that is closely monitored and managed. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, contributing to its flood risk reduction primary purpose. Despite its age, the dam continues to fulfill its role effectively, safeguarding the surrounding community and land from potential flooding events. As a symbol of successful collaboration between local government and private entities, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of proactive water resource management in the face of changing climatic conditions.

Year Completed

1973

Dam Length

500

Dam Height

60

River Or Stream

BEAVERDAM CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

27

Nid Storage

1450

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

60
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.