Tankersley Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Tankersley Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 24 ft (taller than 59.6% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01724 |
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
BONNIE LYNN BRIDWELL AND TRACY K TANKERSLEY CO-TRUSTEES;LOWELL H TANKERSLY REVOCABLE TRUST AND TANKERSLY PROPERTIES LP;TANKSERSLEY PROPERTIES LP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tankersley Lake Dam?
Tankersley 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 Tankersley Lake Dam?
Tankersley Lake Dam is owned by BONNIE LYNN BRIDWELL AND TRACY K TANKERSLEY CO-TRUSTEES;LOWELL H TANKERSLY REVOCABLE TRUST AND TANKERSLY PROPERTIES LP;TANKSERSLEY PROPERTIES LP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tankersley Lake Dam built?
Tankersley 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 Tankersley Lake Dam?
Tankersley 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.
How tall is Tankersley Lake Dam?
Tankersley Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Tankersley Lake Dam last inspected?
Tankersley Lake Dam was last inspected on November 3, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.