Cedar Lake Inv Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Cedar Lake Inv Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1993 and is 33 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 74.2% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 389 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02654 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
LAKE MARY CHARLES MAINTENANCE ASSOC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cedar Lake Inv Dam 1?
Cedar Lake Inv Dam 1 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Cedar Lake Inv Dam 1?
Cedar Lake Inv Dam 1 is owned by LAKE MARY CHARLES MAINTENANCE ASSOC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cedar Lake Inv Dam 1 built?
Cedar Lake Inv Dam 1 was completed in 1993, making it 33 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 Cedar Lake Inv Dam 1?
Cedar Lake Inv Dam 1 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 Cedar Lake Inv Dam 1?
Cedar Lake Inv Dam 1 has a dam height of 28 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 Cedar Lake Inv Dam 1 last inspected?
Cedar Lake Inv Dam 1 was last inspected on April 19, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.