Andrew Jackson St Pk Lake dam
Andrew Jackson St Pk Lake
Andrew Jackson State Park Lake in Lancaster, South Carolina, is a picturesque destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts. This state-owned lake, completed in 1968, serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a tranquil setting for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and birdwatching. With a dam height of 27 feet and a storage capacity of 212 acre-feet, the lake provides a serene escape for visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding area.
Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, the dam at Andrew Jackson State Park Lake has a low hazard potential and is inspected regularly to ensure public safety. Despite a poor condition assessment in 2017, the lake continues to be a popular spot for locals and tourists alike. With its earth dam design and buttress core type, the lake is an essential part of the recreational landscape in the region.
Located along the Causar Branch river or stream, Andrew Jackson State Park Lake offers a peaceful retreat for those seeking a connection with nature. While there may be some maintenance challenges, the lake remains a valuable resource for the community and a haven for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether you're a water enthusiast, climate advocate, or simply someone who enjoys the great outdoors, a visit to Andrew Jackson State Park Lake is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams 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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Andrew Jackson St Pk Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Waxhaw Creek At Sr1103 Near Jackson | 1 cfs | → |
| Catawba River Below Catawba | 1,340 cfs | → |
| Catawba River Near Rockhill | 866 cfs | → |
| Wildcat Creek Below Rock Hill | 4 cfs | → |
| Mcalpine Cr Below Mcmullen Cr Nr Pineville | 6 cfs | → |
| Fishing Creek Below Fort Lawn | 24 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Andrew Jackson St Pk Lake.
Boat launches
- Catawba Nation Greenway Trail York County
- Lancaster County
- Waterford Trail Rock Hill
- Piedmont Medical Center Trail York County
- New Gray Rock Road Tega Cay
- Windward Drive Tega Cay
Campgrounds
- Andrew Jackson State Park
- Cane Creek Park
- Sign Language
- Ebenezer County Park
- Mcdowell Nature Preserve
- Williams Farm
Track Andrew Jackson St Pk Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Andrew Jackson St Pk Lake
Where does the data for Andrew Jackson St Pk Lake come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Andrew Jackson St Pk Lake.