Cedar Lake Inv Dam 1

TR-LITTLE CEDAR CREEK· Fairfield, South Carolina· Built 1993· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

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 Storage389 acre-ft
Normal Storage182 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Year Completed1993 (33 years old)
NID IDSC02654

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: April 19, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

LAKE MARY CHARLES MAINTENANCE ASSOC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.