Sunrise Lake Dam
Sunrise Lake 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 Sunrise Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Sunrise Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sc Department Of Natural Resources (state). It impounds the Tr-little Lynches Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 336 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-little Lynches Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.61850, -80.66980 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 336 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 336 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 279 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SC DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/16/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01774 |
| Federal ID | SCD01774 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |