Duncan Creek Wcd Dam 8 dam
Duncan Creek Wcd Dam 8
Located in Laurens, South Carolina, Duncan Creek WCD Dam 8, also known as Lawson Lake at Whitten Center, is a significant earth dam constructed in 1963 by the USDA NRCS. The dam stands at 26 feet high and spans a length of 778 feet, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-SAND CREEK. With a storage capacity of 438 acre-feet and a surface area of 11 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in mitigating potential flooding events in the area.
Managed by a local government agency, Duncan Creek WCD Dam 8 is regulated by the SC DHEC and undergoes regular inspections every two years. The dam has been assessed to have a fair condition as of February 2020, with a high hazard potential. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam still meets regulatory guidelines and has emergency action plans in place. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates pose some risks, but with proper risk management measures in place, the community can rest assured that the dam is being monitored and maintained effectively.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Duncan Creek WCD Dam 8 serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the region. With its historical significance and impact on the local ecosystem, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water management practices. As climate change continues to pose challenges, dams like Duncan Creek WCD Dam 8 play a vital role in protecting communities and preserving water resources for future generations.
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 8 -- 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 8.
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 8 in the Snoflo app
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About Duncan Creek Wcd Dam 8
Where does the data for Duncan Creek Wcd Dam 8 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 8.