Little River Wcd Dam 3 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Little River WCD Dam 3, located in Laurens, South Carolina, was completed in 1988 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along the TR-Little River.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 32 feet and stretching 325 feet in length, this earth dam boasts a storage capacity of 61 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 24 acre-feet covering a surface area of 3 acres. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by SC DHEC, ensuring its structural integrity and public safety.
With a hazard potential rated as high and a condition assessment marked as fair during the last inspection in April 2020, Little River WCD Dam 3 poses a moderate risk level (3) according to the data provided. Though no emergency action plan (EAP) details are available, the dam has been deemed to meet regulatory guidelines, and risk management measures are in place. The dam's association with the Natural Resources Conservation Service and its ownership by the local government highlight a collaborative effort to manage water resources effectively and mitigate potential climate-related impacts in the region.
Year Completed |
1988 |
Dam Length |
325 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LITTLE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Nid Storage |
61 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
32 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Little River Wcd Dam 3