Johnsons Lake Dam
Johnsons Lake Dam is a dam located in Aiken County, South Carolina, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Johnsons Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Johnsons Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by William Scott Johnson Sr And Naomi F Johnson Trustees Et Al (private). It impounds the Pond Branch.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 77 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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 08/16/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Aiken |
| River/Stream | Pond Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.45270, -81.44620 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WILLIAM SCOTT JOHNSON SR AND NAOMI F JOHNSON TRUSTEES ET AL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/16/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02039 |
| Federal ID | SCD02039 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |