Beaverdam-Warrior Creek Wcd Dam 1m Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 1m, also known as Martin Lake, is a local government-owned earth dam located in Laurens, South Carolina.


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Summary

Completed in 1976, the dam stands at a height of 46 feet and has a storage capacity of 5,800 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, but it also serves recreational purposes for the community.

Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, the dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state agency to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite being rated as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated. Emergency action plans have been prepared, although they have not been updated recently. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate (3), indicating some level of risk associated with its operation.

The Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 1m plays a crucial role in managing flood risks in the area and providing recreational opportunities for the community. With ongoing inspections and risk assessments, the dam continues to be closely monitored to ensure the safety of the surrounding area and its residents.

Year Completed

1976

Dam Length

460

Dam Height

46

River Or Stream

BEAVERDAM CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

105

Nid Storage

5800

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

46
       
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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.