Heritage Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Heritage Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 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 | 34 ft (taller than 86.3% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 181 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02154 |
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
REGAL MANOR HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC;SUMMERLAKE TOWNHOMES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Heritage Lake Dam?
Heritage 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 Heritage Lake Dam?
Heritage Lake Dam is owned by REGAL MANOR HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC;SUMMERLAKE TOWNHOMES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Heritage Lake Dam built?
Heritage Lake Dam was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Heritage Lake Dam?
Heritage 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 Heritage Lake Dam?
Heritage Lake Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Heritage Lake Dam last inspected?
Heritage Lake Dam was last inspected on November 29, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.