Thicketty Crk Wcd 25 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Thicketty Creek WCD 25, also known as White Plains, is a crucial water resource infrastructure located in Cherokee, South Carolina.


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Summary

Owned by the local government and designed by USDA NRCS, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 73 feet and stretches 800 feet in length. Completed in 1973, the dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Little Thicketty Creek, providing a maximum storage capacity of 3249 acre-feet and a normal storage of 437 acre-feet.

With a high hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Thicketty Creek WCD 25 is regulated by SC DHEC and undergoes regular inspections every two years. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, posing a moderate risk level according to the risk assessment. While the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are unspecified, its presence is crucial in mitigating flood risks in the region. Overall, this dam plays a vital role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in South Carolina.

Year Completed

1973

Dam Length

800

Dam Height

73

River Or Stream

LITTLE THICKETTY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

54

Nid Storage

3249

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

73
       
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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.