Lake Redwing Dam is a dam located in Darlington County, South Carolina, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 11 ft11 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 Redwing Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Redwing Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Redwing Inc (private). It impounds the Fountain Branch.
The dam stands 11 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Darlington |
| River/Stream | Fountain Branch |
| Coordinates | 34.32290, -79.74250 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Redwing Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03551 |
| Federal ID | SCD03551 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |