Laurel Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Laurel Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. 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 | 30 ft (taller than 78.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01305 |
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
CARROLL THEODORE STEPHENS;DOTTI B SUMMERS AND JIMMY E SUMMERS TRUSTEES;JOHN LILES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Laurel Lake Dam?
Laurel Lake 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 Laurel Lake Dam?
Laurel Lake Dam is owned by CARROLL THEODORE STEPHENS;DOTTI B SUMMERS AND JIMMY E SUMMERS TRUSTEES;JOHN LILES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Laurel Lake Dam built?
Laurel Lake Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Laurel Lake Dam?
Laurel Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Laurel Lake Dam?
Laurel Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Laurel Lake Dam last inspected?
Laurel Lake Dam was last inspected on July 20, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.