Seivern Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Seivern Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 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 | 25 ft (taller than 62.5% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 294 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 266 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00398 |
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
EMILY JEFFCOAT GILCHREST;JEFFREY WARNE;JOHN AND LEIGH PAYTON;KAY WOODS;LARRY AND SHARON RICKBORN;THE TREE FARM HOLDINGS LLC;WAYNE J SHUMPERT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Seivern Lake Dam?
Seivern Lake Dam 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 Seivern Lake Dam?
Seivern Lake Dam is owned by EMILY JEFFCOAT GILCHREST;JEFFREY WARNE;JOHN AND LEIGH PAYTON;KAY WOODS;LARRY AND SHARON RICKBORN;THE TREE FARM HOLDINGS LLC;WAYNE J SHUMPERT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Seivern Lake Dam built?
Seivern Lake Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Seivern Lake Dam?
Seivern 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 Seivern Lake Dam?
Seivern Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Seivern Lake Dam last inspected?
Seivern Lake Dam was last inspected on October 13, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.