Lake Hi-Ki Pen Dam
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 Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01627 |
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
BARNWELL-BAMBERG BAPTIST CHURCH ASSOCIATION INC
Private
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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.