Houndslake Corp Dam
Houndslake Corp Dam is a dam located in Aiken County, South Carolina, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Houndslake Corp Dam
The primary purpose of Houndslake Corp Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Houndslake Seawell Golf Company Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-sand River.
The dam stands 23 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 119 acre-feet. Completed in 1973, 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 08/10/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Aiken |
| River/Stream | Tr-sand River |
| Coordinates | 33.54010, -81.74770 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | HOUNDSLAKE SEAWELL GOLF COMPANY LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/10/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD00693 |
| Federal ID | SCD00693 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |