Foster Park Dam
Foster Park Dam is a dam located in Union County, South Carolina, built in 1929. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Foster Park Dam
The primary purpose of Foster Park Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Union (local government). It impounds the Tr-meng Creek.
The dam stands 36 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 87 acre-feet. Completed in 1929, 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 06/11/2024.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Union |
| River/Stream | Tr-meng Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.72600, -81.61320 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Year Completed | 1929 (97 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF UNION |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02155 |
| Federal ID | SCD02155 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |