Burnt Gin Lake Dam
Burnt Gin Lake Dam is a dam located in Sumter County, South Carolina, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Burnt Gin Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Burnt Gin Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by South Carolina Forestry Commission (state). It impounds the Tr-cane Savannah Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 99 acre-feet. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years 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 04/20/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Sumter |
| River/Stream | Tr-cane Savannah Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.87270, -80.49610 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SOUTH CAROLINA FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/20/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01450 |
| Federal ID | SCD01450 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |