Swints Lake Dam

TR-HIGHTOWER CREEK· Aiken, South Carolina· Built 1951· 37 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Swints Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1951 and is 75 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	37 ft (taller than 89.9% in SC)
Max Storage	408 acre-ft
Normal Storage	258 acre-ft

Surface Area	10 acres
Year Completed	1951 (75 years old)
NID ID	SC00341

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No

Last Inspection: October 11, 2021

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

7940 LAND HOLDINGS LLC;EVERTON L ARRINDELL;RIDGE ROAD HOLDINGS LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Swints Lake Dam?

Swints 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 Swints Lake Dam?

Swints Lake Dam is owned by 7940 LAND HOLDINGS LLC;EVERTON L ARRINDELL;RIDGE ROAD HOLDINGS LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Swints Lake Dam built?

Swints Lake Dam was completed in 1951, making it 75 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 Swints Lake Dam?

Swints 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 Swints Lake Dam?

Swints Lake Dam has a dam height of 37 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 Swints Lake Dam last inspected?

Swints Lake Dam was last inspected on October 11, 2021. 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.