Pridgen Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Pridgen Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 50.2% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| NID ID | SC02278 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
DOUGLAS M RENEGAR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pridgen Lake Dam?
Pridgen Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Pridgen Lake Dam?
Pridgen Lake Dam is owned by DOUGLAS M RENEGAR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Pridgen Lake Dam?
Pridgen Lake 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 Pridgen Lake Dam?
Pridgen Lake Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Pridgen Lake Dam last inspected?
Pridgen Lake Dam was last inspected on December 15, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.