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.
Wind
Humidity
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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