Smurfit-Stone Lagoon Dam

BACHELOR CREEK· Florence, South Carolina· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Smurfit-Stone Lagoon Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 33.8% in SC)
Max Storage7.1K acre-ft
Normal Storage7.0K acre-ft
Surface Area1,400 acres
NID IDSC03515

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: December 7, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

WESTROCK CP, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Smurfit-Stone Lagoon Dam?

Smurfit-Stone Lagoon 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 Smurfit-Stone Lagoon Dam?

Smurfit-Stone Lagoon Dam is owned by WESTROCK CP, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Smurfit-Stone Lagoon Dam?

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

How tall is Smurfit-Stone Lagoon Dam?

Smurfit-Stone Lagoon Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Smurfit-Stone Lagoon Dam last inspected?

Smurfit-Stone Lagoon Dam was last inspected on December 7, 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.