Carnes Lake Dam
Carnes Lake Dam is a dam located in Lancaster County, South Carolina, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Carnes Lake Dam
Carnes Lake Dam is a dam in Lancaster, South Carolina. The dam is owned by Wayne J Mcbride (private). It impounds the Tr-otter Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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 10/16/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Lancaster |
| River/Stream | Tr-otter Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.81490, -80.62510 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | WAYNE J MCBRIDE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/16/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01768 |
| Federal ID | SCD01768 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |