Riddle Lake Dam

RIDDLE LAKE· Greenville, South Carolina· Built 1964· 27 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Riddle Lake Dam is classified as unknown in South Carolina. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 70.9% in SC)
Max Storage67 acre-ft
Normal Storage51 acre-ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)
NID IDSC01785

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 16, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Riddle Lake Dam?

Riddle Lake Dam is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Riddle Lake Dam?

Riddle Lake Dam is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Riddle Lake Dam built?

Riddle Lake Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Riddle Lake Dam?

Riddle Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Riddle Lake Dam?

Riddle Lake Dam 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 Riddle Lake Dam last inspected?

Riddle Lake Dam was last inspected on May 16, 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.