Wildlife Lake No1
Key Takeaway
Wildlife Lake No1 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 3.2% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01535 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
SC DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Wildlife Lake No1?
Wildlife Lake No1 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 Wildlife Lake No1?
Wildlife Lake No1 is owned by SC DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wildlife Lake No1 built?
Wildlife Lake No1 was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Wildlife Lake No1?
Wildlife Lake No1 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 Wildlife Lake No1?
Wildlife Lake No1 has a dam height of 9 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 Wildlife Lake No1 last inspected?
Wildlife Lake No1 was last inspected on November 27, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.