Lick Fork Lake Dam
Lick Fork Lake Dam is a dam located in Edgefield County, South Carolina, built in 1935. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lick Fork Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lick Fork Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Lick Fork.
The dam stands 36 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 168 acre-feet. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 08/02/2017.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Edgefield |
| River/Stream | Lick Fork |
| Coordinates | 33.72640, -82.04140 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/02/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD00875 |
| Federal ID | SCD00875 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |