Lake Charlotte Dam

TR-TOOLS FORK· York, South Carolina· 28 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lake Charlotte Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. 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	28 ft (taller than 74.2% in SC)
Max Storage	130 acre-ft
Normal Storage	73 acre-ft

Surface Area	7 acres
NID ID	SCD5034

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No

Last Inspection: July 25, 2023

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

MEADOW LAKES II HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC

Private

Nearby Dams

Lake Carroll Dam

York, SC

Unknown 31 ft

Stoneridge Lakes Dam 2

York, SC

Low Hazard 27 ft

Fishing Creek WCD Dam 4

York, SC

High Hazard 34 ft

Winthrop University Dam

York, SC

Low Hazard 18 ft

Roddey Estates Dam

York, SC

Significant Hazard 19 ft

Fishing Creek WCD Dam 50

York, SC

High Hazard 34 ft

Joe Daves Dam

York, SC

High Hazard 16 ft

Marshall Dam

York, SC

High Hazard 29 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Charlotte Dam?

Lake Charlotte 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 Lake Charlotte Dam?

Lake Charlotte Dam is owned by MEADOW LAKES II HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Lake Charlotte Dam?

Lake Charlotte 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 Lake Charlotte Dam?

Lake Charlotte Dam 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 Lake Charlotte Dam last inspected?

Lake Charlotte Dam was last inspected on July 25, 2023. 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.