Lake Merkel Dam is a dam located in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNot reported
Last inspectionNot reported
Height12 ft
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Lake Merkel Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Merkel Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Merkel Branch.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 133 acre-feet.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Berkeley |
| River/Stream | Merkel Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.20860, -80.30750 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03463 |
| Federal ID | SCD03463 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |