Little River WCD Dam 16, located in Laurens, South Carolina, was completed in 1988 with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-REEDY FORK river. Owned by the local government and designed by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet and spans 450 feet in length, providing a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. The dam is classified as low hazard potential with a fair condition assessment, last inspected in September 2017.

Managed by the SC DHEC and regulated by the state, Little River WCD Dam 16 is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. Although the hazard potential is low, a moderate risk assessment rating (3 out of 5) suggests a need for ongoing risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. With a surface area of 3 acres and a normal storage capacity of 15 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and safeguarding the surrounding community in times of high water events along the TR-REEDY FORK river.