Killarney Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Killarney Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 83.4% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 304 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 265 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02204 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
KILLARNEY LAKE INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Killarney Lake Dam?
Killarney 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 Killarney Lake Dam?
Killarney Lake Dam is owned by KILLARNEY LAKE INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Killarney Lake Dam built?
Killarney Lake Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Killarney Lake Dam?
Killarney 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 Killarney Lake Dam?
Killarney Lake Dam has a dam height of 32 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 Killarney Lake Dam last inspected?
Killarney Lake Dam was last inspected on January 30, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.