Rocky Creek Wcd Dam 6 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Dam No. 6 D-0213 Bolins Pond
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Rocky Creek WCD Dam 6 is a vital structure in South Carolina, serving as a flood risk reduction measure along the Rocky Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 1977, this earth dam stands at a height of 43 feet and stretches 1620 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 3919 acre-feet. The dam, constructed with stone core and resting on rock and soil foundations, has a surface area of 70 acres, making it a significant asset in Chester County.
Managed by the local government, Rocky Creek WCD Dam 6 is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) to ensure compliance with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. Although assessed as being in fair condition during the last inspection in October 2017, the dam has a significant hazard potential and is categorized as having a very high risk level. Despite these challenges, the dam's purpose of flood risk reduction remains its primary focus, highlighting its importance in protecting the surrounding areas from potential water-related disasters.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
1620 |
Dam Height |
43 |
River Or Stream |
ROCKY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
70 |
Nid Storage |
3919 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
43 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Wildcat Creek Below Rock Hill
|
2cfs |
Fishing Creek Below Fort Lawn
|
35cfs |
Broad River Near Carlisle
|
1340cfs |
Catawba River Below Catawba
|
1520cfs |
Rocky Creek At Great Falls
|
12cfs |
Catawba River Near Rockhill
|
1300cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Rocky Creek Wcd Dam 6