Lake Terry Dam
Lake Terry Dam is a dam located in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, built in 1976. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lake Terry Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Terry Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Town Of Pageland (local government). It impounds the Little Fork Creek.
The dam stands 41 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,300 acre-feet. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 11/27/2023.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Chesterfield |
| River/Stream | Little Fork Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.69610, -80.43140 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,102 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | TOWN OF PAGELAND |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/27/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03172 |
| Federal ID | SCD03172 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |