Thrift Lake Dam
Thrift Lake Dam is a dam located in Oconee County, South Carolina, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Thrift Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Thrift Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Donald Kelly And Bettina Bailey George (private). It impounds the Lick Log Creek.
The dam stands 42 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 146 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 05/01/2017.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Oconee |
| River/Stream | Lick Log Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.92570, -83.12600 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DONALD KELLY AND BETTINA BAILEY GEORGE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01631 |
| Federal ID | SCD01631 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |