Thrif Lake Dam, also known as Lake Front Homes Pond Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Oconee, South Carolina.
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Built in 1962 by the USDA NRCS, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 42 feet and stretches 392 feet in length, creating a surface area of 8 acres. With a primary purpose of recreation, the dam provides a storage capacity of 146 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 122 acre-feet.
Managed by the SC DHEC, Thrift Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently in fair condition as of the last assessment in May 2017. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with inspections carried out every 5 years to ensure its safety and integrity. While the risk assessment for the dam is moderate, the overall risk management measures and emergency preparedness status are not specified in the available data.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Thrift Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately-owned recreational structure with a significant impact on the surrounding environment and community. With its historical significance and ongoing regulatory oversight, this dam serves as a focal point for understanding the intersection of water management, infrastructure development, and risk mitigation in the context of South Carolina's diverse landscape.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
392 |
Dam Height |
42 |
River Or Stream |
LICK LOG CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Nid Storage |
146 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
42 |
Chattooga River Near Clayton
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301cfs |
Tallulah River Ab Powerhouse
|
45cfs |
Little Tennessee River Near Prentiss
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236cfs |
Cartoogechaye Creek Near Franklin
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261cfs |
French Broad River At Rosman
|
118cfs |
Little Tennessee R At Franklin
|
1050cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Sandy Beach Campsite
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Cherry Hill Recreation Area
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Burrells Ford
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Long Bottom Ford
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Oconee State Park
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Sarah's Creek Campground
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Highway 28 to Earl's Ford (Section 2)
Beginning Just Upstream Of Townes Creek,Wash Branch And Crane Creek To Confluence With Kings Creek
Burrels Ford to Lick Log Branch (Section 1)
Headwaters Just East Of Hwy 107 To Crossing Of Norton Field Road (Fs 715A)
1/4 Mile Below Walhalla Fish Hatchery To Boundary Of Chattooga Wsr
1/4 Mile Above The Walhalla Fish Hatchery To 1/4 Mile Below The Walhalla Fish Hatchery