Forest Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Forest Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is debris control. 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 | 16 ft (taller than 28.8% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 677 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 172 acres |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00235 |
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
FOREST LAKE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION;PHILLIP LOWE;TOMMY VLAHOS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Forest Lake Dam?
Forest 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 Forest Lake Dam?
Forest Lake Dam is owned by FOREST LAKE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION;PHILLIP LOWE;TOMMY VLAHOS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Forest Lake Dam built?
Forest Lake Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Forest Lake Dam?
Forest Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Debris Control, Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Forest Lake Dam?
Forest Lake Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Forest Lake Dam last inspected?
Forest Lake Dam was last inspected on April 12, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.