Coneross Creek WCD Dam 1a is a vital structure located in Oconee, South Carolina, designed by the USDA NRCS in 1962 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Coneross Creek.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 50 feet and has a storage capacity of 2425 acre-feet, serving as a critical infrastructure to mitigate potential flooding in the region. The dam is regulated by the SC DHEC and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
With a hazard potential classified as high and a condition assessment of fair, Coneross Creek WCD Dam 1a plays a crucial role in managing flood risks in the area. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has been deemed to meet guidelines for emergency action planning, although the last revision of the plan was in June 2019. The dam's location in a picturesque natural setting underscores the importance of maintaining and monitoring this essential piece of water resource infrastructure to safeguard the community and the environment from potential hazards.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
877 |
Dam Height |
50 |
River Or Stream |
CONEROSS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
57 |
Nid Storage |
2425 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
50 |
Chattooga River Near Clayton
|
301cfs |
Tallulah River Ab Powerhouse
|
45cfs |
Twelvemile Creek Near Liberty
|
85cfs |
Tallulah River Near Clayton
|
152cfs |
Chattahoochee River Near Leaf
|
230cfs |
Chattahoochee River Near Cornelia
|
399cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Chau Ram County Park
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Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp
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South Cove County Park
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South Cove
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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)