Fair Lake Dam
Fair Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Scotland County, North Carolina, built in 1952. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Fair Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Fair Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Scotland Soil And Water Conservation (local government). It impounds the Gum Swamp Creek near Dillon, Sc.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 521 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1952, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/14/2022.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Scotland |
| Nearest City | Dillon, Sc |
| River/Stream | Gum Swamp Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.74180, -79.51710 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 521 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 43 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Scotland Soil and Water Conservation |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/14/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01092 |
| Federal ID | NC01092 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |