Loblolly Timber Dam 1
Loblolly Timber Dam 1 is a dam located in Chester County, South Carolina, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Loblolly Timber Dam 1
The primary purpose of Loblolly Timber Dam 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Robert E Lanier (private). It impounds the Tr-sandy River.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 184 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/15/2023.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Chester |
| River/Stream | Tr-sandy River |
| Coordinates | 34.73210, -81.23620 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 184 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 184 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ROBERT E LANIER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/15/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD00210 |
| Federal ID | SCD00210 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |