Wienges Lake Dam
Wienges Lake Dam is a dam located in Calhoun County, South Carolina, built in 1900. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Wienges Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Wienges Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dogwood Hills Farms Of Fort Motte Llc (private). It impounds the Buckhead Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 74 acre-feet. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century 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 03/06/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Calhoun |
| River/Stream | Buckhead Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.72640, -80.73170 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DOGWOOD HILLS FARMS OF FORT MOTTE LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/06/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02639 |
| Federal ID | SCD02639 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |