Fishing Creek Dam, South Carolina, USA

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Quick Facts About Fishing Creek Dam

Location: Lancaster, South Carolina
Coordinates: 34.601142, -80.889807
River: Catawba River
Primary Purpose: Hydroelectric
Type: Gravity Concrete
Commissioned: 1916
Dam Height: 105 ft (32 m)
Dam Length: 1,840 ft (561 m)
Dam Capacity: 60,000 acre-ft (74,009 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory

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Fishing Creek Dam Information

Fishing Creek Dam is a gravity concrete dam located about 2 miles from Great Falls, Sc, Lancaster, South Carolina.

The dam, which is on the Catawba River, was primarily built for Hydroelectric purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by SOUTHERN POWER COMPANY and commissioned in 1916 and is currently owned by Duke Energy.

Fishing Creek Dam Structure

The Fishing Creek Dam is approximately 1,840 feet (561 m) long, 105 feet (32 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Fishing Creek Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 60,000 acre-ft (74,009 Ml) and maximum capacity of 60,000 acre-ft (74,009 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 3,370 acres (1,364 ha) and the total catchment area is 3,810 square miles (9,868 square kilometres).

Fishing Creek Dam Spillway

The dam has a 1420 feet (433 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 880000 cubic feet per second (24919 cubic metres per second).

Fishing Creek Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Fishing Creek Dam
Lancaster, South Carolina
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 105 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 1,840 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 60,000 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 3,810 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Fishing Creek Dam Weather

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Fishing Creek Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Fishing Creek Dam?

Fishing Creek Dam is in South Carolina.

In which county is the Fishing Creek Dam?

Fishing Creek Dam is in Lancaster County.

How high is the Fishing Creek Dam?

Fishing Creek Dam is 105 feet high.

How long is the Fishing Creek Dam?

Fishing Creek Dam is 1,840 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

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.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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