Croft State Park Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Croft State Park Lake Dam, located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, is a state-regulated structure with a primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

This earth dam, completed in 1960, stands at a height of 40 feet and stretches 470 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 5,088 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-Kelsey Creek and is owned by the state, with regulatory oversight from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.

Despite its significant hazard potential, the dam at Croft State Park Lake is currently in poor condition based on a recent assessment in March 2021. With a regular inspection frequency of three years, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are unclear. However, the structure's historical significance as a recreational resource for the community underscores the importance of ensuring its safety and maintenance for both water resource management and climate resilience in the region.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

470

Dam Height

40

River Or Stream

TR-KELSEY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

150

Nid Storage

5088

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

40
       
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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. 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

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, 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.