Adams Lake Dam
Adams Lake Dam is a dam located in Union County, South Carolina, built in 1948. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Adams Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Adams Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ray Treadway (private). It impounds the Hughes Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 156 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, 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 04/08/2022.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Union |
| River/Stream | Hughes Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.78890, -81.51850 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | RAY TREADWAY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/08/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02153 |
| Federal ID | SCD02153 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |