Lake Frances Dam
Lake Frances Dam is a dam located in York County, South Carolina, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lake Frances Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Frances Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Leroy Springs & Co Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-steele Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 78 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/29/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | York |
| River/Stream | Tr-steele Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.03740, -80.92180 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LEROY SPRINGS & CO INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/29/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03647 |
| Federal ID | SCD03647 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |