Lake Crawford Dam
Lake Crawford Dam is a dam located in York County, South Carolina, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lake Crawford Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Crawford Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sc Department Of Parks Recreation And Tourism (state). It impounds the Clark Fork.
The dam stands 19 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 172 acre-feet. Completed in 1949, 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 08/21/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | York |
| River/Stream | Clark Fork |
| Coordinates | 35.14820, -81.34430 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 172 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 172 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SC DEPARTMENT OF PARKS RECREATION AND TOURISM |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/21/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03639 |
| Federal ID | SCD03639 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |