Fredericksburg Lake Dam
Fredericksburg Lake Dam is a dam located in Kershaw County, South Carolina, built in 1975. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Fredericksburg Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Fredericksburg Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Fredericksburg Lake Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-gillies Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 187 acre-feet. Completed in 1975, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/25/2023.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Kershaw |
| River/Stream | Tr-gillies Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.19390, -80.69060 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 187 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 187 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | FREDERICKSBURG LAKE INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/25/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02539 |
| Federal ID | SCD02539 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |