Lancaster CO Wtrwrks Dam
Key Takeaway
Lancaster CO Wtrwrks Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is water supply. 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 | 16 ft (taller than 28.8% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 725 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 90 acres |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01185 |
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
LANCASTER WATER SEWER DISTRICT COMMISSION;SC DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lancaster CO Wtrwrks Dam?
Lancaster CO Wtrwrks 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 Lancaster CO Wtrwrks Dam?
Lancaster CO Wtrwrks Dam is owned by LANCASTER WATER SEWER DISTRICT COMMISSION;SC DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lancaster CO Wtrwrks Dam built?
Lancaster CO Wtrwrks Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 CO Wtrwrks Dam?
Lancaster CO Wtrwrks Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lancaster CO Wtrwrks Dam?
Lancaster CO Wtrwrks Dam has a dam height of 16 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 CO Wtrwrks Dam last inspected?
Lancaster CO Wtrwrks Dam was last inspected on April 26, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.