Lakewood Dam
Lakewood Dam is a dam located in Lancaster County, South Carolina, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lakewood Dam
The primary purpose of Lakewood Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lakewood Homes Recreational Association Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-gills Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 108 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 10/16/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Lancaster |
| River/Stream | Tr-gills Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.74240, -80.70300 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LAKEWOOD HOMES RECREATIONAL ASSOCIATION INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/16/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01769 |
| Federal ID | SCD01769 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |