Hospitals Lake Dam
Hospitals Lake Dam is a dam located in Richland County, South Carolina, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Hospitals Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hospitals Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Saluda Dam Ii Llc (private). It impounds the Crane Creek.
The dam stands 11 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 134 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/29/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Richland |
| River/Stream | Crane Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.13090, -80.94370 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SALUDA DAM II LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/29/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD00413 |
| Federal ID | SCD00413 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |