Squires Lake Dam
Squires Lake Dam is a dam located in Dillon County, South Carolina, built in 1963. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Squires Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Squires Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Tr-little Pee Dee River.
The dam stands 9 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 12/08/2021.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Dillon |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Pee Dee River |
| Coordinates | 34.41850, -79.35470 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/08/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD00851 |
| Federal ID | SCD00851 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |