Lake Lyall Afpoa Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Lyall Afpoa Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. 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 | 47 ft (taller than 95.7% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 2.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 87 acres |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00403 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
ARCADIA FARMS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Lyall Afpoa Dam?
Lake Lyall Afpoa 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 Lyall Afpoa Dam?
Lake Lyall Afpoa Dam is owned by ARCADIA FARMS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Lyall Afpoa Dam built?
Lake Lyall Afpoa Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Lake Lyall Afpoa Dam?
Lake Lyall Afpoa 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 Lyall Afpoa Dam?
Lake Lyall Afpoa Dam has a dam height of 47 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 Lyall Afpoa Dam last inspected?
Lake Lyall Afpoa Dam was last inspected on June 7, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.