Dogwood Lake Dam

TR-BRIAR BRANCH· Sumter, South Carolina· Built 1850· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Dogwood Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1850 and is 176 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 5.2% in SC)
Max Storage128 acre-ft
Normal Storage64 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Year Completed1850 (176 years old)
NID IDSC01447

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: October 20, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

CHARLES HODGE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dogwood Lake Dam?

Dogwood 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 Dogwood Lake Dam?

Dogwood Lake Dam is owned by CHARLES HODGE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dogwood Lake Dam built?

Dogwood Lake Dam was completed in 1850, making it 176 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 Dogwood Lake Dam?

Dogwood 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 Dogwood Lake Dam?

Dogwood Lake Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Dogwood Lake Dam last inspected?

Dogwood Lake Dam was last inspected on October 20, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.