Saint Andrews College Lake Dam

Bridge Creek· Scotland, North Carolina· Built 1960· Earth·
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Saint Andrews College Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in North Carolina. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Length755 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage648 acre-ft
Normal Storage540 acre-ft
Surface Area65 acres
Drainage Area4,288 sq mi
Max Discharge66 cfs
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDNC01088

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: March 18, 2009
State Regulated: No

Ownership

St Andrews Presby. College

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Saint Andrews College Lake Dam?

Saint Andrews College Lake 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 Saint Andrews College Lake Dam?

Saint Andrews College Lake Dam is owned by St Andrews Presby. College (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Saint Andrews College Lake Dam built?

Saint Andrews College 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 Saint Andrews College Lake Dam?

Saint Andrews College Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Saint Andrews College Lake Dam last inspected?

Saint Andrews College Lake Dam was last inspected on March 18, 2009. 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.