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19 D-3406, also known as Jc Humphries, is a local government-owned structure in Cherokee, South Carolina, designed by USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of Flood Risk Reduction. Completed in 1970, this earth-type dam stands at 45 feet tall and spans 734 feet, holding a storage capacity of 1446 acre-feet. Situated on Thicketty Creek, the dam serves to mitigate flood risks in the area with a max discharge capacity of 6380 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Dam No. 19 D-3406 has a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Although the condition assessment is currently not rated, its uncontrolled spillway system and outlet gates contribute to its flood risk reduction capabilities. With a drainage area of 4.19 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 103 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. Dam enthusiasts and climate advocates alike can appreciate the engineering feat and strategic placement of Dam No. 19 D-3406 in safeguarding the community from potential flood events.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
734 |
Dam Height |
45 |
River Or Stream |
THICKETTY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
19 |
Drainage Area |
4.19 |
Nid Storage |
1446 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
45 |