West Lake Dam
West Lake Dam is a dam located in Sumter County, South Carolina, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About West Lake Dam
The primary purpose of West Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Westlake Homeowners Association Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-hatchet Camp Branch.
The dam stands 11 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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 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 04/24/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Sumter |
| River/Stream | Tr-hatchet Camp Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.89520, -80.47190 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WESTLAKE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/24/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02054 |
| Federal ID | SCD02054 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |