Lakewood Park Dam dam
Lakewood Park Dam
Located in Clarendon, South Carolina, the Lakewood Park Dam stands as a testament to the state's commitment to water resource management and recreation. Built in 1965, this privately owned earth dam spans 655 feet and reaches a height of 18 feet, providing a storage capacity of 193 acre-feet. Situated on Fellowship Branch, the dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a serene setting for outdoor activities and water sports.
Despite its low hazard potential, the Lakewood Park Dam is currently in poor condition, as assessed in 2017. With a very high risk rating, stakeholders are urged to consider implementing risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. Regular inspections, conducted every 5 years, are crucial to monitor the dam's stability and address any maintenance issues promptly. As a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, the dam plays a vital role in the community's water supply and environmental conservation efforts.
As climate change continues to impact the region, the importance of maintaining and improving infrastructure like the Lakewood Park Dam becomes even more evident. With proper oversight and proactive measures, this landmark can continue to serve as a valuable asset for water management and recreation in South Carolina for years to come.
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 Lakewood Park Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Santee River Near Pineville | 629 cfs | → |
| Black River At Kingstree | 58 cfs | → |
| Wateree R. Bl Eastover | 2,400 cfs | → |
| Lake Moultrie Tailrace Canal At Moncks Corner | 215 cfs | → |
| Lynches River At Effingham | 161 cfs | → |
| North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg | 302 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lakewood Park Dam.
Boat launches
- State Highway 260 Clarendon County
- Log Jam Road Clarendon County
- Clarendon County
- Palmetto Trail Lake Marion Passage Clarendon County
- Santee Drive Orangeburg County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Lakewood Park Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Lakewood Park Dam
Where does the data for Lakewood Park Dam 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 Lakewood Park Dam.