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PARK LAKE DAM

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Soil Dam Tr-Lawsons Fork Creek
April 6, 2025


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Park Lake Dam, located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1962 for the primary purpose of recreation. Standing at a height of 40 feet and spanning 447 feet in length, the dam boasts a storage capacity of 202 acre-feet and covers an impressive surface area of 11 acres. Situated on TR-Lawsons Fork Creek, the dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) and is subject to regular state inspections, enforcement, and permitting.

Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, Park Lake Dam has been assessed to be in fair condition as of the last inspection conducted in January 2020. With a designated emergency action plan (EAP) last revised in 1983, the dam's risk assessment and management measures remain unspecified. Although lacking in certain details such as spillway type and maximum discharge, the dam continues to attract water resource and climate enthusiasts due to its significant role in providing recreational opportunities and contributing to the local ecosystem along TR-Lawsons Fork Creek. As a noteworthy structure in the Charleston District, Park Lake Dam serves as a focal point for both environmental conservation efforts and public engagement.

Year_Completed 1962
Dam_Height 40
River_Or_Stream TR-LAWSONS FORK CREEK
Dam_Length 447
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 11
Nid_Storage 202
Hazard_Potential High
Foundations Soil
Nid_Height 40
       

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