Three And Twenty Creek Wcd Dam-Tripp 14 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Located in Anderson, South Carolina, the Three and Twenty Creek WCD Dam-Tripp 14 is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1973 for flood risk reduction.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 48 feet and has a length of 375 feet, providing a storage capacity of 488 acre-feet. The dam is primarily regulated by the SC DHEC and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its fair condition and high hazard potential are properly managed.

With a spillway type of uncontrolled and uncontrolled outlet gates, the dam is designed to handle moderate risk levels. Despite its condition assessment of fair, the structure meets regulatory guidelines and has been inspected as recently as February 2020. The Three and Twenty Creek WCD Dam-Tripp 14 serves as a critical piece of infrastructure in the region, contributing to the overall management of water resources and climate resiliency efforts in the area. Its importance in flood risk reduction and water storage highlights the essential role it plays in the local community and beyond.

Year Completed

1973

Dam Length

375

Dam Height

48

River Or Stream

TR-PICKENS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

14

Nid Storage

488

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

48
       
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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.