Billy And Kay Goff Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Cane Creek Wcd Dam 16 Carnes Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Billy and Kay Goff Dam, located in Lancaster, South Carolina, stands as a private recreational haven nestled along the TR-North Prong Camp Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1960 as an earth dam with a height of 17 feet and a length of 640 feet, this dam offers a serene getaway for water resource and climate enthusiasts. With a storage capacity of 72 acre-feet and a surface area of 9 acres, the dam provides a tranquil setting for outdoor activities such as fishing and boating.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 indicated poor maintenance, highlighting the need for improvements to ensure its long-term stability and safety. Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, the dam remains under state regulation and inspection, with necessary permitting and enforcement protocols in place. Though the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, the dam continues to serve as a recreational oasis for locals and visitors alike, emphasizing the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to uphold its functionality and safety standards.
As a vital component of the local landscape, Billy and Kay Goff Dam symbolizes the intersection of human ingenuity and natural beauty. With its peaceful waters and picturesque surroundings, the dam invites exploration and appreciation of South Carolina's diverse ecosystems. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human intervention and environmental stewardship, showcasing the harmonious coexistence between infrastructure development and natural preservation.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
640 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
TR-NORTH PRONG CAMP CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Nid Storage |
72 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
17 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Billy And Kay Goff Dam