Cedar Pines Lake Dam
Cedar Pines Lake Dam is a dam located in Lancaster County, South Carolina, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Cedar Pines Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Cedar Pines Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Cedar Pines Lake Management Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-cane Creek.
The dam stands 9 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 205 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 10/19/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Lancaster |
| River/Stream | Tr-cane Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.73670, -80.82360 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CEDAR PINES LAKE MANAGEMENT INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/19/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01761 |
| Federal ID | SCD01761 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |