Mount Lake Dam
Mount Lake Dam is a dam located in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Mount Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Mount 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 Mount Prong Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 71 acre-feet. Completed in 1938, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 10/26/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Chesterfield |
| River/Stream | Mount Prong Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.59120, -80.12710 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SOUTH CAROLINA FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/26/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01837 |
| Federal ID | SCD01837 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |