Dogwood Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Dogwood Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 19.3% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01941 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BETTY M PAIT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dogwood Lake Dam?
Dogwood Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. 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 BETTY M PAIT (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 1958, making it 68 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 14 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 July 25, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.