Palmetto State Construction Dam 1
Palmetto State Construction Dam 1 is a dam located in Kershaw County, South Carolina, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Palmetto State Construction Dam 1
The primary purpose of Palmetto State Construction Dam 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Lugoff Farms Llc (private). It impounds the Buck Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 36 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 250 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/03/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Kershaw |
| River/Stream | Buck Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.21800, -80.63360 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LUGOFF FARMS LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/03/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02540 |
| Federal ID | SCD02540 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |