Twelve Mile Cr WCD Dam 12, located in Pickens, South Carolina, was completed in 1954 with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Rices Creek.
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This privately owned earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet and has a length of 235 feet, providing a storage capacity of 174 acre-feet. The dam is designed by USDA NRCS and regulated by SC DHEC, ensuring state inspection, enforcement, and permitting to maintain its structural integrity and safety.
With a hazard potential rated as high and a fair condition assessment as of April 2020, Twelve Mile Cr WCD Dam 12 poses a moderate risk level. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, along with its buttress core type, contribute to its flood risk reduction functionality. Despite the moderate risk assessment, the dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures are not specified, indicating a potential area for improvement to enhance preparedness and response in case of emergencies.
As an essential structure in the Savannah District under the ownership of a private entity, Twelve Mile Cr WCD Dam 12 serves as a critical component for water resource management and climate resilience in the region. With ongoing inspections and state regulation, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and protecting the surrounding communities and natural habitats along Rices Creek.
Year Completed |
1954 |
Dam Length |
235 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
RICES CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Nid Storage |
174 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
32 |