Lake Shamokin Dam
Lake Shamokin Dam is a dam located in Kershaw County, South Carolina, built in 1865. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lake Shamokin Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Shamokin Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Camden Shrine Club (private). It impounds the Gum Swamp Creek.
The dam stands 10 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet. Completed in 1865, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 03/30/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Kershaw |
| River/Stream | Gum Swamp Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.34000, -80.60300 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Year Completed | 1865 (161 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CAMDEN SHRINE CLUB |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/30/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02501 |
| Federal ID | SCD02501 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |