Poinsett State Park Lake Dam
South Carolina — Sumter County — SHANKS CREEK
Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Sumter |
| River | SHANKS CREEK |
| Coordinates | 33.80370, -80.54850 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | — |
| NID Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | April 21, 2017 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1841 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | — |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | SC DEPARTMENT OF PARKS RECREATION AND TOURISM |
Location Map
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.