Huel Bailey Dam

TR-HORTON CREEK· Lancaster, South Carolina· Built 1965· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Huel Bailey 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 19 ft (taller than 41.8% in SC)
Max Storage65 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDSC01342

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: October 17, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

DEBBIE GLOVER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Huel Bailey Dam?

Huel Bailey 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 Huel Bailey Dam?

Huel Bailey Dam is owned by DEBBIE GLOVER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Huel Bailey Dam built?

Huel Bailey 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 Huel Bailey Dam?

Huel Bailey 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 Huel Bailey Dam?

Huel Bailey Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Huel Bailey Dam last inspected?

Huel Bailey Dam was last inspected on October 17, 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.