Ripplelake Drive Dam
Ripplelake Drive Dam is a dam located in Pickens County, South Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Ripplelake Drive Dam
The primary purpose of Ripplelake Drive Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kevin J Teutch;samuel Isaac Cover;sean C Owings (private). It impounds the Tr-shoal Creek.
The dam stands 29 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 61 acre-feet.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 07/11/2024.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Pickens |
| River/Stream | Tr-shoal Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.94400, -82.59760 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | KEVIN J TEUTCH;SAMUEL ISAAC COVER;SEAN C OWINGS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD05049 |
| Federal ID | SCD05049 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |