Cool Springs Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Cool Springs Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 52.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00475 |
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
COOL SPRINGS LAKE INC;TRUSTEES OF THE LW BOYKIN II TRUST
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cool Springs Lake Dam?
Cool Springs Lake 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 Cool Springs Lake Dam?
Cool Springs Lake Dam is owned by COOL SPRINGS LAKE INC;TRUSTEES OF THE LW BOYKIN II TRUST (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cool Springs Lake Dam built?
Cool Springs Lake Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Cool Springs Lake Dam?
Cool Springs Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cool Springs Lake Dam?
Cool Springs Lake 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 Cool Springs Lake Dam last inspected?
Cool Springs Lake Dam was last inspected on March 29, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.