Kershaw City Reservoir Dam
Kershaw City Reservoir Dam is a dam located in Lancaster County, South Carolina, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Kershaw City Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Kershaw City Reservoir Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Town Of Kershaw (local government). It impounds the Hanging Rock Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 116 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 10/18/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Lancaster |
| River/Stream | Hanging Rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.52460, -80.59790 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | TOWN OF KERSHAW |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01781 |
| Federal ID | SCD01781 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |