Reid Lake Dam
Reid Lake Dam is a dam located in Aiken County, South Carolina, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Reid Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Reid Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Roger Dane And Lydia H Dane General Partners Of The Dane Family Limited Partnership (private). It impounds the Mill Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 248 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/09/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Aiken |
| River/Stream | Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.76440, -81.69030 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 248 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 248 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ROGER DANE AND LYDIA H DANE GENERAL PARTNERS OF THE DANE FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02009 |
| Federal ID | SCD02009 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |