Little River Wcd Dam 6 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Little River WCD Dam 6, located in Laurens, South Carolina, is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce the risk of flooding in the area.


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Summary

Completed in 1990, this earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and stretches 315 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 52 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this dam is flood risk reduction, serving as a crucial asset in mitigating potential water-related disasters in the region.

Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), Little River WCD Dam 6 has been deemed to have a low hazard potential with a fair condition assessment as of the last inspection in September 2017. While the dam's spillway is uncontrolled and it lacks outlet gates, its risk assessment remains moderate. In the event of an emergency, the dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status is currently undisclosed, but the structure meets regulatory guidelines for safety and risk management.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Little River WCD Dam 6 serves as a noteworthy example of infrastructure designed to protect communities from the impacts of extreme weather events. With its strategic location on the TR-Little River and its contribution to flood risk reduction efforts, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of proactive water management practices in ensuring the resilience of local ecosystems and populations.

Year Completed

1990

Dam Length

315

Dam Height

31

River Or Stream

TR-LITTLE RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4

Nid Storage

52

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

31
       
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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.