Lake Ashley Dam
Lake Ashley Dam is a dam located in Richland County, South Carolina, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lake Ashley Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Ashley Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Ashley Homeowners Assoc Inc (private). It impounds the Boney Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 164 acre-feet. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 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 03/20/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Richland |
| River/Stream | Boney Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.23980, -80.98150 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 164 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 164 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LAKE ASHLEY HOMEOWNERS ASSOC INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/20/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01590 |
| Federal ID | SCD01590 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |