Charlie's Creek Nurs Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Charlie's Creek Nurs Dam, located in Abbeville, South Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1967 for recreational purposes.


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Summary

Standing at 18 feet tall and spanning 460 feet in length, this dam has a storage capacity of 69 acre-feet and a surface area of 7 acres. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is regularly inspected by state regulatory agencies to ensure its structural integrity and safety.

Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Charlie's Creek Nurs Dam is part of the Savannah District and is situated along the TR-CHARLIES CREEK waterway. The dam's condition was last assessed as fair in 2017, with inspection frequency set at every 5 years. While the dam has not undergone any significant modifications since its construction, it remains an important asset for local water resource management and climate adaptation efforts in the region.

With its serene location and recreational focus, Charlie's Creek Nurs Dam provides a valuable water storage and leisure resource for the surrounding community. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the dam's role in maintaining water supply and supporting recreational activities underscores its importance in sustainable water management practices. Through regular monitoring and maintenance, Charlie's Creek Nurs Dam stands as a testament to the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience in the region.

Year Completed

1967

Dam Length

460

Dam Height

18

River Or Stream

TR-CHARLIES CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Nid Storage

69

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

18
       
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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.