Abner Stockman Dam, also known as Stockman Lower Lake Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Greenwood, South Carolina.
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Built in 1966 by the USDA NRCS, this earth-type dam serves primarily for irrigation purposes, with a storage capacity of 132 acre-feet. The dam stands at a height of 19 feet and spans 205 feet in length, creating a surface area of 10 acres for recreational activities.
Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, the dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite its fair condition assessment in 2017, the dam has a low hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it has an uncontrolled outlet gate system, posing minimal risk to downstream communities in the event of an emergency.
With its picturesque location on Wilson Creek, Abner Stockman Dam not only provides essential irrigation water but also offers a serene recreational space for visitors to enjoy. As a vital piece of water infrastructure in the region, the dam is a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience efforts in South Carolina.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
205 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WILSON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Nid Storage |
132 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
19 |
Lake Greenwood Tailrace Nr Chappells
|
1090cfs |
Saluda River Near Ware Shoals
|
503cfs |
Saluda River At Chappells
|
1220cfs |
Little River Nr Silverstreet
|
94cfs |
South Rabon Creek Near Gray Court
|
17cfs |
Little River Near Mt. Carmel
|
83cfs |