Lake Mollirene Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Mollirene Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 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 | 37 ft (taller than 89.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01739 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
ILENE PORT DYER AND JOHN HARDEN III DYER;ROB MARCHANT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Mollirene Dam?
Lake Mollirene 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 Mollirene Dam?
Lake Mollirene Dam is owned by ILENE PORT DYER AND JOHN HARDEN III DYER;ROB MARCHANT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Mollirene Dam built?
Lake Mollirene Dam was completed in 1952, making it 74 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 Mollirene Dam?
Lake Mollirene 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 Mollirene Dam?
Lake Mollirene Dam has a dam height of 37 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 Mollirene Dam last inspected?
Lake Mollirene Dam was last inspected on March 24, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.