Huff'S Lake Dam

LONG BRANCH· Greenville, South Carolina· 14 ft tall

High Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Huff'S Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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	14 ft (taller than 19.3% in SC)
Max Storage	22 acre-ft
Normal Storage	0 acre-ft

NID ID	SCD5026

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No

Last Inspection: February 3, 2022

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

BEREA HEIGHTS VILLAS LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Huff'S Lake Dam?

Huff'S 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 Huff'S Lake Dam?

Huff'S Lake Dam is owned by BEREA HEIGHTS VILLAS LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Huff'S Lake Dam?

Huff'S Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Huff'S Lake Dam?

Huff'S Lake Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Huff'S Lake Dam last inspected?

Huff'S Lake Dam was last inspected on February 3, 2022. 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.