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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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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255cfs |
South Rabon Creek Near Gray Court
|
22cfs |
Enoree River At Whitmire
|
484cfs |
Tyger River Near Delta
|
601cfs |
Saluda River Near Ware Shoals
|
704cfs |
Durbin Creek Above Fountain Inn
|
9cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Brick House
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Brick House Campground
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Sedalia
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Sedalia Campground
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