Lancaster-Boone Dam

TR-MIDDLE TYGER RIVER· Greenville, South Carolina· Built 1989· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lancaster-Boone Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1989 and is 37 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 56.3% in SC)
Max Storage104 acre-ft
Normal Storage77 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Year Completed1989 (37 years old)
NID IDSC02330

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: May 17, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

THOMAS AND DOREEN MAGAHA

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lancaster-Boone Dam?

Lancaster-Boone 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 Lancaster-Boone Dam?

Lancaster-Boone Dam is owned by THOMAS AND DOREEN MAGAHA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lancaster-Boone Dam built?

Lancaster-Boone Dam was completed in 1989, making it 37 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 Lancaster-Boone Dam?

Lancaster-Boone Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lancaster-Boone Dam?

Lancaster-Boone 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 Lancaster-Boone Dam last inspected?

Lancaster-Boone Dam was last inspected on May 17, 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.