Horseshoe Lake Dam
Horseshoe Lake Dam is a dam located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, built in 1991. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Horseshoe Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Horseshoe Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Carolina Country Club Real Estate Owners Assoc (private). It impounds the Tr-reedy Branch.
The dam stands 27 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 193 acre-feet. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/15/2023.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Spartanburg |
| River/Stream | Tr-reedy Branch |
| Coordinates | 34.87610, -81.90300 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 193 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 193 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CAROLINA COUNTRY CLUB REAL ESTATE OWNERS ASSOC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/15/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04384 |
| Federal ID | SCD04384 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |