Keels Lake Dam
Keels Lake Dam is a dam located in Richland County, South Carolina, built in 1958. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Keels Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Keels 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 Cedar Lake Association (private). It impounds the Tr-swgert Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 114 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/15/2023.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Richland |
| River/Stream | Tr-swgert Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.15720, -81.02940 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CEDAR LAKE ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/15/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD00293 |
| Federal ID | SCD00293 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |