Big Survey Lake Dam
Big Survey Lake Dam is a dam located in Colleton County, South Carolina, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Big Survey Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Big Survey Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Elgerbar Corporation (private). It impounds the Black Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 95 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 874 acre-feet. Completed in 1959, 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 11/28/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Colleton |
| River/Stream | Black Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.78620, -80.82040 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 874 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 874 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 304 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 95 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ELGERBAR CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/28/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02547 |
| Federal ID | SCD02547 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |