Lake Florence Dam

TOWN CREEK· Aiken, South Carolina· Built 1960· 15 ft tall
High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lake Florence Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 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 15 ft (taller than 23.6% in SC)
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Normal Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDSC00298

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: Yes
Last Inspection: May 8, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

FLORENCE M HARE;MICHAEL L MITCHELL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Florence Dam?

Lake Florence 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 Lake Florence Dam?

Lake Florence Dam is owned by FLORENCE M HARE;MICHAEL L MITCHELL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lake Florence Dam built?

Lake Florence Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Lake Florence Dam?

Lake Florence 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 Lake Florence Dam?

Lake Florence Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Lake Florence Dam last inspected?

Lake Florence Dam was last inspected on May 8, 2023. 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.