J H Page Lake Dam

TR-FAIRFOREST CREEK· Spartanburg, South Carolina· Built 1969· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

J H Page Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 56.3% in SC)
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)
NID IDSC02203

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: June 12, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SPARTANBURG

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of J H Page Lake Dam?

J H Page Lake Dam 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 J H Page Lake Dam?

J H Page Lake Dam is owned by HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SPARTANBURG (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was J H Page Lake Dam built?

J H Page Lake Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 J H Page Lake Dam?

J H Page 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 J H Page Lake Dam?

J H Page Lake Dam has a dam height of 23 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 J H Page Lake Dam last inspected?

J H Page Lake Dam was last inspected on June 12, 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.