C. S. Lake 16 Dam
Key Takeaway
C. S. Lake 16 Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1938 and is 88 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 52.9% in SC) |
| Dam Length | 365 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 888 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01891 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of C. S. Lake 16 Dam?
C. S. Lake 16 Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates C. S. Lake 16 Dam?
C. S. Lake 16 Dam is owned by US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was C. S. Lake 16 Dam built?
C. S. Lake 16 Dam was completed in 1938, making it 88 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of C. S. Lake 16 Dam?
C. S. Lake 16 Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is C. S. Lake 16 Dam?
C. S. Lake 16 Dam has a dam height of 22 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was C. S. Lake 16 Dam last inspected?
C. S. Lake 16 Dam was last inspected on October 20, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.