Mount Vintage Irrigation Dam
Mount Vintage Irrigation Dam is a dam located in Edgefield County, South Carolina, built in 1999. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Mount Vintage Irrigation Dam
The primary purpose of Mount Vintage Irrigation Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Mount Vintage Homeowners Association (private). It impounds the Tr-burkhalter Branch.
The dam stands 45 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 450 acre-feet. Completed in 1999, the structure is 27 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/26/2024.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The South Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Edgefield |
| River/Stream | Tr-burkhalter Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.67030, -81.97020 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 262 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MOUNT VINTAGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/26/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04520 |
| Federal ID | SCD04520 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |