Lake Ashley Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyChester
River/StreamBEAR BRANCH
Coordinates34.66400, -81.26620

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Year Completed1945 (81 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage850 acre-ft
Max Storage850 acre-ft
Normal Storage482 acre-ft
Surface Area57 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLAKE ASHLEY LANDOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/31/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDSCD00208
Federal IDSCD00208
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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