Andrew Jackson St Pk Lake

CAUSAR BRANCH· Lancaster, South Carolina· Built 1968· 27 ft tall
High Hazard Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Andrew Jackson St Pk Lake is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 70.9% in SC)
Max Storage212 acre-ft
Normal Storage122 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)
NID IDSC00131

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: December 16, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

SC DEPARTMENT OF PARKS RECREATION AND TOURISM

State Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Andrew Jackson St Pk Lake?

Andrew Jackson St Pk Lake is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Andrew Jackson St Pk Lake?

Andrew Jackson St Pk Lake is owned by SC DEPARTMENT OF PARKS RECREATION AND TOURISM (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Andrew Jackson St Pk Lake built?

Andrew Jackson St Pk Lake was completed in 1968, making it 58 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Andrew Jackson St Pk Lake?

Andrew Jackson St Pk Lake serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Andrew Jackson St Pk Lake?

Andrew Jackson St Pk Lake has a dam height of 27 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Andrew Jackson St Pk Lake last inspected?

Andrew Jackson St Pk Lake was last inspected on December 16, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.