Beckydon Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Beckydon Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 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 | 30 ft (taller than 78.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01527 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
ANGELA ANDERSON GENTRY;ARTHUR DRUE AND REBECCA GAIL BACHMANN;BILLY R BOST II AND MARTHA B NIPPER;BRIAN AND CORINNE BIANCAVILLA;BYRON W AND JAYNE A THOMPSON;DOUGLAS GLEASON;KATHRYN ELAINE HARDIN AND GILES CHRIETZBERG;MARTHA R AND DANIEL C BOLING;ROBERT B AND JOYCE CAMPBELL;TAMMY MCCLAIN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Beckydon Lake Dam?
Beckydon Lake Dam 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 Beckydon Lake Dam?
Beckydon Lake Dam is owned by ANGELA ANDERSON GENTRY;ARTHUR DRUE AND REBECCA GAIL BACHMANN;BILLY R BOST II AND MARTHA B NIPPER;BRIAN AND CORINNE BIANCAVILLA;BYRON W AND JAYNE A THOMPSON;DOUGLAS GLEASON;KATHRYN ELAINE HARDIN AND GILES CHRIETZBERG;MARTHA R AND DANIEL C BOLING;ROBERT B AND JOYCE CAMPBELL;TAMMY MCCLAIN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Beckydon Lake Dam built?
Beckydon Lake Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Beckydon Lake Dam?
Beckydon Lake Dam 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 Beckydon Lake Dam?
Beckydon Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Beckydon Lake Dam last inspected?
Beckydon Lake Dam was last inspected on November 15, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.