Moss Lake Dam
Moss Lake Dam is a dam located in Calhoun County, South Carolina, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Moss Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Moss Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by C Michael Moss Trustee (private). It impounds the Flea Bite Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 299 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/23/2019.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Calhoun |
| River/Stream | Flea Bite Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.58760, -80.68020 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 299 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 299 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | C MICHAEL MOSS TRUSTEE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/23/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02641 |
| Federal ID | SCD02641 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |