Mount Vintage Hounds Lake

TR-BURKHALTER BRANCH· Edgefield, South Carolina· Built 1997· 27 ft tall
High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Mount Vintage Hounds Lake is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 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 27 ft (taller than 70.9% in SC)
Max Storage90 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Year Completed1997 (29 years old)
NID IDSC02743

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: July 7, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

KAB HOLDINGS LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mount Vintage Hounds Lake?

Mount Vintage Hounds Lake 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 Mount Vintage Hounds Lake?

Mount Vintage Hounds Lake is owned by KAB HOLDINGS LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Mount Vintage Hounds Lake built?

Mount Vintage Hounds Lake was completed in 1997, making it 29 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 Mount Vintage Hounds Lake?

Mount Vintage Hounds Lake 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 Mount Vintage Hounds Lake?

Mount Vintage Hounds Lake has a dam height of 27 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 Mount Vintage Hounds Lake last inspected?

Mount Vintage Hounds Lake was last inspected on July 7, 2022. 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.