Springwood Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Springwood Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 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 | 19 ft (taller than 41.8% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 233 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 191 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00090 |
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
J G RIDEOUTTE;SOUBHI HADDAD;SPRINGWOOD LAKE INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Springwood Lake Dam?
Springwood 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 Springwood Lake Dam?
Springwood Lake Dam is owned by J G RIDEOUTTE;SOUBHI HADDAD;SPRINGWOOD LAKE INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Springwood Lake Dam built?
Springwood Lake Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Springwood Lake Dam?
Springwood 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 Springwood Lake Dam?
Springwood Lake Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Springwood Lake Dam last inspected?
Springwood Lake Dam was last inspected on June 29, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.