Poinsett State Park Lake Dam

South Carolina — Sumter County — SHANKS CREEK

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountySumter
RiverSHANKS CREEK
Coordinates33.80370, -80.54850

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length
NID Storage83 acre-ft
Max Storage83 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionApril 21, 2017
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1841
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner TypeState
OwnerSC DEPARTMENT OF PARKS RECREATION AND TOURISM

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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