Burkette Lake Dam
Burkette Lake Dam is a dam located in York County, South Carolina, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Burkette Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Burkette Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Anthony E Burkett;tim Gayton (private). It impounds the Tr-neelys Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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 08/21/2024.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | York |
| River/Stream | Tr-neelys Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.86520, -80.95600 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ANTHONY E BURKETT;TIM GAYTON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/21/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03679 |
| Federal ID | SCD03679 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |