Duncan Creek Wcd Dam 7 dam
Duncan Creek Wcd Dam 7
Duncan Creek WCD Dam 7, also known as Whitten Center, is a vital flood risk reduction structure located in Laurens, South Carolina. Built in 1963 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a length of 315 feet, providing crucial protection to the surrounding area. With a storage capacity of 773 acre-feet and a normal storage volume of 106 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow in the Sand Creek watershed.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), Duncan Creek WCD Dam 7 has a hazard potential rating of high and a current condition assessment of fair. The dam's emergency action plan (EAP) was last revised in June 2019, ensuring that proper guidelines are in place for any potential risks. Despite its age and moderate risk assessment, the dam continues to be inspected regularly to maintain its structural integrity and safeguard the community from potential flooding events.
With its significant impact on flood risk reduction in the area, Duncan Creek WCD Dam 7 stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts. As a critical infrastructure project designed to protect against natural disasters, this dam serves as a vital component of the region's water management system, demonstrating the importance of proactive measures in safeguarding communities from the impacts of extreme weather events.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Duncan Creek Wcd Dam 7 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Enoree River At Whitmire | 121 cfs | → |
| Tyger River Near Delta | 333 cfs | → |
| Enoree River Near Woodruff | 120 cfs | → |
| South Rabon Creek Near Gray Court | 7 cfs | → |
| Little River Nr Silverstreet | 43 cfs | → |
| Saluda River At Chappells | 382 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Duncan Creek Wcd Dam 7.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Brick House
- Brick House Campground
- Sedalia
- Sedalia Campground
- Collins Creek Seasonal Camp
- Lake Greenwood State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Duncan Creek Wcd Dam 7 in the Snoflo app
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About Duncan Creek Wcd Dam 7
Where does the data for Duncan Creek Wcd Dam 7 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Duncan Creek Wcd Dam 7.