Timber Lands Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Timber Lands Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 50.2% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01723 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
GAP CREEK LP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Timber Lands Lake Dam?
Timber Lands 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 Timber Lands Lake Dam?
Timber Lands Lake Dam is owned by GAP CREEK LP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Timber Lands Lake Dam built?
Timber Lands Lake Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Timber Lands Lake Dam?
Timber Lands 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 Timber Lands Lake Dam?
Timber Lands Lake Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Timber Lands Lake Dam last inspected?
Timber Lands Lake Dam was last inspected on May 8, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.