Huttos Lake Dam
Huttos Lake Dam is a dam located in Dorchester County, South Carolina, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Huttos Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Huttos Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Caroline H Batten (private). It impounds the Tr-four Hole Swamp.
The dam stands 10 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 210 acre-feet. Completed in 1953, 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 12/05/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Dorchester |
| River/Stream | Tr-four Hole Swamp |
| Coordinates | 33.23800, -80.42960 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CAROLINE H BATTEN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/05/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02550 |
| Federal ID | SCD02550 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |