Pine Springs Lake Complex Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Pine Springs Lake Complex Dam 1 is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1948 and is 78 years old. Its primary use is other. 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 | 17 ft (taller than 33.8% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00092 |
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
SPRING VALLEY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pine Springs Lake Complex Dam 1?
Pine Springs Lake Complex Dam 1 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 Pine Springs Lake Complex Dam 1?
Pine Springs Lake Complex Dam 1 is owned by SPRING VALLEY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pine Springs Lake Complex Dam 1 built?
Pine Springs Lake Complex Dam 1 was completed in 1948, making it 78 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 Pine Springs Lake Complex Dam 1?
Pine Springs Lake Complex Dam 1 serves the following purposes: Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Pine Springs Lake Complex Dam 1?
Pine Springs Lake Complex Dam 1 has a dam height of 17 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 Pine Springs Lake Complex Dam 1 last inspected?
Pine Springs Lake Complex Dam 1 was last inspected on November 21, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.