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