Lake Oakdale Dam
Lake Oakdale Dam is a dam located in Florence County, South Carolina, built in 1955. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lake Oakdale Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Oakdale Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Claussen Developers Llc;lake Oakdale And Dam Holdings Llc (private). It impounds the Middle Swamp.
The dam stands 14 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 80 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 560 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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 01/29/2024.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Florence |
| River/Stream | Middle Swamp |
| Coordinates | 34.17150, -79.87420 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CLAUSSEN DEVELOPERS LLC;LAKE OAKDALE AND DAM HOLDINGS LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/29/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01627 |
| Federal ID | SCD01627 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |