Croft State Park Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Croft State Park Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 92.3% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 5.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 150 acres |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00741 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
SC DEPARTMENT OF PARKS RECREATION AND TOURISM
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Croft State Park Lake Dam?
Croft State Park Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Croft State Park Lake Dam?
Croft State Park Lake Dam 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 Croft State Park Lake Dam built?
Croft State Park Lake Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Croft State Park Lake Dam?
Croft State Park 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 Croft State Park Lake Dam?
Croft State Park Lake Dam has a dam height of 40 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 Croft State Park Lake Dam last inspected?
Croft State Park Lake Dam was last inspected on January 12, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.