Village Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Village Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 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 | 33 ft (taller than 85.2% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 978 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 94 acres |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01273 |
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
SC DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Village Lake Dam?
Village 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 Village Lake Dam?
Village Lake Dam is owned by SC DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Village Lake Dam built?
Village Lake Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Village Lake Dam?
Village 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 Village Lake Dam?
Village Lake Dam has a dam height of 33 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 Village Lake Dam last inspected?
Village Lake Dam was last inspected on June 16, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.