Swan Lake Dam
Swan Lake Dam is a dam located in Sumter County, South Carolina, built in 1800. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Swan Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Swan Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Sumter (local government). It impounds the Shot Pouch Branch.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 73 acre-feet. Completed in 1800, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 04/19/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Sumter |
| River/Stream | Shot Pouch Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.91680, -80.37000 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Year Completed | 1800 (226 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF SUMTER |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/19/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01447 |
| Federal ID | SCD01447 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |