Eggleston Lake Dam

RED HILL BRANCH· Aiken, South Carolina· Built 1954· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Eggleston Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 62.5% in SC)
Max Storage86 acre-ft
Normal Storage58 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)
NID IDSC00329

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: No
Last Inspection: August 3, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

NANCY CHAMBERS TRUST

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Eggleston Lake Dam?

Eggleston 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 Eggleston Lake Dam?

Eggleston Lake Dam is owned by NANCY CHAMBERS TRUST (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Eggleston Lake Dam built?

Eggleston Lake Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Eggleston Lake Dam?

Eggleston 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 Eggleston Lake Dam?

Eggleston Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Eggleston Lake Dam last inspected?

Eggleston Lake Dam was last inspected on August 3, 2017. 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.