Lake Elliott Dam
Lake Elliott Dam is a dam located in Kershaw County, South Carolina, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lake Elliott Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Elliott Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Elliott Lake Inc (private). It impounds the Beaverdam Branch.
The dam stands 19 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 216 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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 07/19/2023.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Kershaw |
| River/Stream | Beaverdam Branch |
| Coordinates | 34.37750, -80.49230 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 216 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 216 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LAKE ELLIOTT LAKE INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/19/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02514 |
| Federal ID | SCD02514 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |