White Pines Lake Dam
White Pines Lake Dam is a dam located in Union County, South Carolina, built in 1954. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About White Pines Lake Dam
The primary purpose of White Pines Lake Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Sc Dept Of Juvenile Justice (state). It impounds the Tr-spear Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 94 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, 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 01/31/2024.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Union |
| River/Stream | Tr-spear Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.81200, -81.70880 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | SC DEPT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/31/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02149 |
| Federal ID | SCD02149 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |