Wienges Lake Dam

BUCKHEAD CREEK· Calhoun, South Carolina· Built 1900· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Wienges Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 59.6% in SC)
Max Storage74 acre-ft
Normal Storage26 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)
NID IDSC00587

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: March 6, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

DOGWOOD HILLS FARMS OF FORT MOTTE LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Wienges Lake Dam?

Wienges Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Wienges Lake Dam?

Wienges Lake Dam is owned by DOGWOOD HILLS FARMS OF FORT MOTTE LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Wienges Lake Dam built?

Wienges Lake Dam was completed in 1900, making it 126 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 Wienges Lake Dam?

Wienges 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 Wienges Lake Dam?

Wienges Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Wienges Lake Dam last inspected?

Wienges Lake Dam was last inspected on March 6, 2017. 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.