Bmw Dam 1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Bmw Dam 1, located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, is a privately owned structure designed for flood risk reduction along the Abner Creek.


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Summary

Constructed in 1994, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and stretches 570 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its fair condition and safety.

The primary purpose of Bmw Dam 1 is flood risk reduction, serving as a critical infrastructure to protect the surrounding area from potential inundation. With a normal storage capacity of 36 acre-feet and a surface area of 8 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and minimizing the impact of flooding events. While it may not have a spillway or outlet gates, the structure is equipped to handle low hazard potential situations effectively, meeting regulatory guidelines and ensuring the safety of the community.

Maintaining a proactive approach to risk management, Bmw Dam 1 follows a regular inspection schedule, with the last assessment conducted in June 2017. Its Emergency Action Plan (EAP) was last revised in August 1994, emphasizing the importance of preparedness and adherence to safety guidelines. With a focus on flood risk reduction and water resource management, this dam stands as a testament to responsible infrastructure development and sustainable climate resilience in South Carolina.

Year Completed

1994

Dam Length

570

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

ABNER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8

Nid Storage

200

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

30
       
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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.