Coneross Creek WCD Dam 8, located in Oconee, South Carolina, stands as a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS to address flood risk reduction along the Negro Fork river.
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Completed in 1962, this earth dam boasts a height of 38 feet and a length of 453 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1004 acre-feet for flood control purposes. Despite its high hazard potential, recent assessments have deemed its condition as fair, with regular inspections and state regulatory oversight ensuring its continued safety and functionality.
Managed by the local government and designated as a state-regulated structure under the jurisdiction of SC DHEC, Coneross Creek WCD Dam 8 plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding community from potential flooding events. Although primarily serving the purpose of flood risk reduction, this dam also contributes to water resource management and environmental protection efforts in the region. With a moderate risk assessment rating and a comprehensive emergency action plan in place, this dam stands as a testament to effective collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies in ensuring the resilience of water infrastructure in the face of climate challenges.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
453 |
Dam Height |
38 |
River Or Stream |
NEGRO FORK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
33 |
Nid Storage |
1004 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
38 |
Chattooga River Near Clayton
|
301cfs |
Tallulah River Ab Powerhouse
|
45cfs |
Twelvemile Creek Near Liberty
|
85cfs |
Tallulah River Near Clayton
|
152cfs |
French Broad River At Rosman
|
118cfs |
Chattahoochee River Near Leaf
|
230cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Chau Ram County Park
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South Cove County Park
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South Cove
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Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp
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Oconee State Park
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High Falls County Park
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Confluence Of Cedar Creek To 1/4 Mile Below The Nf Boundary And Fh 110, Cobbs Bridge Road
South Of Cedar Creek Rifle Range To Confluence With Chauga River
1/4 Mile Below Fs 745 And Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp To Confluence Of Cedar Creek
Crpssing Of Land Bridge Road, Sc 196 To 1/4 Mile Below Fs 745 And Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp
Headwaters Just East Of Hwy 107 To Crossing Of Norton Field Road (Fs 715A)