White Oak Slash Lake Dam
White Oak Slash Lake Dam is a dam located in Sumter County, South Carolina, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About White Oak Slash Lake Dam
The primary purpose of White Oak Slash Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by South Carolina Department Of Corrections (state). It impounds the Swift Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 120 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 432 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 04/25/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Sumter |
| River/Stream | Swift Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.08200, -80.60310 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 432 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 432 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 120 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/25/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01972 |
| Federal ID | SCD01972 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |