Edgar A Brown Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Edgar A Brown Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 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 | 19 ft (taller than 41.8% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 986 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 134 acres |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01682 |
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
SC DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Edgar A Brown Lake Dam?
Edgar A Brown 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 Edgar A Brown Lake Dam?
Edgar A Brown Lake Dam is owned by SC DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Edgar A Brown Lake Dam built?
Edgar A Brown Lake Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Edgar A Brown Lake Dam?
Edgar A Brown 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 Edgar A Brown Lake Dam?
Edgar A Brown Lake Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Edgar A Brown Lake Dam last inspected?
Edgar A Brown Lake Dam was last inspected on May 16, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.