Windsor Lake Dam
Windsor Lake Dam is a dam located in Richland County, South Carolina, built in 1965. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Windsor Lake Dam
Windsor Lake Dam is a dam in Richland, South Carolina. The dam is owned by Windsor Lake Owners Association Inc (private). It impounds the Jackson Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 59 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 690 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 06/16/2023.
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 | Richland |
| River/Stream | Jackson Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.06760, -80.94010 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 690 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 690 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 59 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | WINDSOR LAKE OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/16/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD00571 |
| Federal ID | SCD00571 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |