Camp Longridge Lake
Camp Longridge Lake is a dam located in Fairfield County, South Carolina, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Camp Longridge Lake
The primary purpose of Camp Longridge Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Camp Long Ridge Corporation (private). It impounds the Tr-thorntree Creek.
The dam stands 31 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 122 acre-feet. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 05/03/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Fairfield |
| River/Stream | Tr-thorntree Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.35070, -80.85670 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CAMP LONG RIDGE CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/03/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD00534 |
| Federal ID | SCD00534 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |