Hospitals Lake Dam

CRANE CREEK· Richland, South Carolina· Built 1965· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Hospitals Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 8.3% in SC)
Max Storage134 acre-ft
Normal Storage68 acre-ft
Surface Area28 acres
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDSC00080

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: Yes
Last Inspection: March 29, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

SALUDA DAM II LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hospitals Lake Dam?

Hospitals 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 Hospitals Lake Dam?

Hospitals Lake Dam is owned by SALUDA DAM II LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hospitals Lake Dam built?

Hospitals Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Hospitals Lake Dam?

Hospitals 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 Hospitals Lake Dam?

Hospitals Lake Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Hospitals Lake Dam last inspected?

Hospitals Lake Dam was last inspected on March 29, 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.