Poplar Lake Dam
Poplar Lake Dam is a dam located in Union County, South Carolina, built in 1947. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Poplar Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Poplar Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Michael P Nichols (private). It impounds the Meng Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 49 acre-feet. Completed in 1947, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/10/2023.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Union |
| River/Stream | Meng Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.74990, -81.62060 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MICHAEL P NICHOLS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02152 |
| Federal ID | SCD02152 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |