Lake Hi-Ki Pen Dam

TR-BIG BRANCH· Bamberg, South Carolina· Built 1964· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lake Hi-Ki Pen Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 28.8% in SC)
Max Storage67 acre-ft
Normal Storage28 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)
NID IDSC01627

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: August 23, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

BARNWELL-BAMBERG BAPTIST CHURCH ASSOCIATION INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Hi-Ki Pen Dam?

Lake Hi-Ki Pen 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 Lake Hi-Ki Pen Dam?

Lake Hi-Ki Pen Dam is owned by BARNWELL-BAMBERG BAPTIST CHURCH ASSOCIATION INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lake Hi-Ki Pen Dam built?

Lake Hi-Ki Pen Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Hi-Ki Pen Dam?

Lake Hi-Ki Pen 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 Hi-Ki Pen Dam?

Lake Hi-Ki Pen Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Hi-Ki Pen Dam last inspected?

Lake Hi-Ki Pen Dam was last inspected on August 23, 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.