Emerald Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Emerald Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. 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 | 13 ft (taller than 14.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| NID ID | SC02496 |
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
EMERALD LAKE ASSOC INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Emerald Lake Dam?
Emerald 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 Emerald Lake Dam?
Emerald Lake Dam is owned by EMERALD LAKE ASSOC INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Emerald Lake Dam?
Emerald 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 Emerald Lake Dam?
Emerald Lake Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Emerald Lake Dam last inspected?
Emerald Lake Dam was last inspected on November 22, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.