Weston Lake
Key Takeaway
Weston Lake is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 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 | 43 ft (taller than 94.1% in SC) |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 8.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 256 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,400 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00233 |
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
Fort Jackson
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Weston Lake?
Weston Lake 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 Weston Lake?
Weston Lake is owned by Fort Jackson (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Weston Lake built?
Weston Lake was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Weston Lake?
Weston Lake 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 Weston Lake?
Weston Lake has a dam height of 43 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 Weston Lake last inspected?
Weston Lake was last inspected on March 24, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.