Duncan Creek Wcd Dam 2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Laurens, South Carolina, Duncan Creek WCD Dam 2 serves as a vital structure for flood risk reduction along the Beards Fork Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1967 by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 45 feet and has a length of 425 feet, with a storage capacity of 1540 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this dam is flood risk reduction, but it also offers opportunities for recreation in the surrounding area.

Managed by the local government and designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Duncan Creek WCD Dam 2 is state-regulated and regularly inspected to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a hazard potential rated as high and a condition assessment deemed fair, the dam poses moderate risks that are actively monitored. Despite its age, the dam continues to play a crucial role in protecting the community from potential flooding events, highlighting the importance of effective water resource management in the region.

Year Completed

1967

Dam Length

425

Dam Height

45

River Or Stream

BEARDS FORK CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

43

Nid Storage

1540

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

45
       
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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.