Gilbert Lake Dam
Gilbert Lake Dam is a dam located in Darlington County, South Carolina, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Gilbert Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Gilbert Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Marshall W And Katherine Flowers (private). It impounds the Everlasting Branch.
The dam stands 9 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 128 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 11/02/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Darlington |
| River/Stream | Everlasting Branch |
| Coordinates | 34.39370, -79.95490 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MARSHALL W AND KATHERINE FLOWERS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/02/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03534 |
| Federal ID | SCD03534 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |