Reno Lake Dam

HENRY CREEK· Union, South Carolina· Built 1930· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Reno Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 23.6% in SC)
Max Storage87 acre-ft
Normal Storage52 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)
NID IDSC01517

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: September 18, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

BRIAN AND DEBRA PICKETT

Private

Nearby Dams

Foster Park Dam

Union, SC

Significant Hazard 36 ft

Union Water Works Dam

Union, SC

High Hazard 22 ft

Poplar Lake Dam

Union, SC

Significant Hazard 18 ft

Brown'S Creek WCD Dam 2

Union, SC

High Hazard 57 ft

Lofmar/Jordan Dam

Union, SC

Low Hazard 25 ft

Union County Pond Dam

Union, SC

Low Hazard 29 ft

Cudds Pond Dam

Union, SC

Low Hazard 20 ft

Gus Jeter Lake Dam

Union, SC

Low Hazard 28 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Reno Lake Dam?

Reno Lake 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 Reno Lake Dam?

Reno Lake Dam is owned by BRIAN AND DEBRA PICKETT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Reno Lake Dam built?

Reno Lake Dam was completed in 1930, making it 96 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 Reno Lake Dam?

Reno Lake Dam 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 Reno Lake Dam?

Reno Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Reno Lake Dam last inspected?

Reno Lake Dam was last inspected on September 18, 2017. 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.