Located in Anderson, South Carolina, the Big Creek WCD Dam-Shorebrook 1 is a vital infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1967 to primarily address flood risk reduction along the Big Creek.
Wind
Humidity
With a dam height of 42 feet and a length of 790 feet, this earth dam holds a storage capacity of 3,188 acre-feet and covers an area of 87.9 acres. While its hazard potential is rated as high, the dam's condition is deemed fair, as per its last inspection in February 2020.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the South Carolina DHEC, the Big Creek WCD Dam-Shorebrook 1 serves a dual purpose of flood risk reduction and water supply. Despite being uncontrolled, its spillway type and outlet gates allow for adequate water release during high flow events. With a risk assessment rating of moderate, the dam is subject to regular inspections every two years to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency, thereby safeguarding downstream communities and the surrounding environment from potential hazards.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
790 |
Dam Height |
42 |
River Or Stream |
BIG CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
87.9 |
Nid Storage |
3188 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
42 |
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