Lower Northlake Dam
Lower Northlake Dam is a dam located in Greenwood County, South Carolina, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lower Northlake Dam
The primary purpose of Lower Northlake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bsw Inc;tremayne Lee (private). It impounds the Tr-rocky Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 32 acre-feet. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 years old.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/27/2020.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Greenwood |
| River/Stream | Tr-rocky Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.23050, -82.16190 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BSW INC;TREMAYNE LEE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/27/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04360 |
| Federal ID | SCD04360 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |