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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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 |
Rocky River Nr Starr
|
58cfs |
Little River Near Mt. Carmel
|
83cfs |
Beaverdam Creek Ab Elberton Ga
|
46cfs |
Broad River Near Bell
|
906cfs |
Broad River Above Carlton
|
418cfs |
South Fork Broad River At Carlton
|
87cfs |