Lancaster County Waterworks Dam

South Carolina — Lancaster County — BEAR CREEK

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyLancaster
RiverBEAR CREEK
Coordinates34.70160, -80.75390

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length
NID Storage1,125 acre-ft
Max Storage1,125 acre-ft
Surface Area90 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionSeptember 5, 2023
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1962
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam Type—
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerLANCASTER WATER SEWER DISTRICT COMMISSION;SC DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

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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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