Beaverdam Lake Dam
Beaverdam Lake Dam is a dam located in Dillon County, South Carolina, built in 1994. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Beaverdam Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Beaverdam Lake Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Edward V Horton Jr;jewell P Mclaurin Iii Et Al;john N Mcguire Iii;mclaurin Lakes Corporation (private). It impounds the Beaverdam Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 85 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 900 acre-feet. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/15/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Dillon |
| River/Stream | Beaverdam Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.51010, -79.41440 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 85 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | EDWARD V HORTON JR;JEWELL P MCLAURIN III ET AL;JOHN N MCGUIRE III;MCLAURIN LAKES CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/15/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04437 |
| Federal ID | SCD04437 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |