York County Dam
York County Dam is a dam located in York County, South Carolina, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About York County Dam
The primary purpose of York County Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by York County (local government). It impounds the Langham Branch.
The dam stands 21 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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 08/31/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | York |
| River/Stream | Langham Branch |
| Coordinates | 34.97930, -81.20010 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | YORK COUNTY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/31/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03661 |
| Federal ID | SCD03661 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |