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Whiteford Lake Dam, located in Lexington, South Carolina, was completed in 1989 and serves primarily for recreational purposes. The dam, standing at a height of 23 feet and stretching 300 feet in length, holds a maximum storage capacity of 48 acre-feet. It is classified as an Earth dam with a Stone core and Soil foundation, overlooking the TR-FOURTEENMILE CREEK.
Managed by a private owner, the dam is regulated and inspected by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC). Despite being rated as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition is assessed as fair as of February 2021. With a capacity to store 26 acre-feet of water and covering a surface area of 6 acres, Whiteford Lake Dam is a vital component of the local water resource infrastructure, ensuring both recreational opportunities and public safety for the surrounding community.
Year_Completed | 1989 |
Dam_Height | 23 |
River_Or_Stream | TR-FOURTEENMILE CREEK |
Dam_Length | 300 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 6 |
Nid_Storage | 48 |
Hazard_Potential | High |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 23 |