Baker Mill Lake Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Baker Mill Lake, located in Calhoun, South Carolina, is a privately owned water resource that serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
The earth dam, standing at a height of 19 feet and a length of 570 feet, was completed in 1974 along the Sandy Run river. With a storage capacity of 324 acre-feet, the lake covers an area of 30 acres and has a normal storage level of 144 acre-feet.
Maintained and regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Baker Mill Lake is classified as having a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment. Despite its low risk profile, the lake is part of a very high-risk category due to its location and surrounding environment. Regular inspections are carried out every 5 years to ensure the safety and integrity of the dam structure, with the last assessment conducted in March 2017.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Baker Mill Lake offers a unique opportunity to explore a man-made reservoir that provides a serene setting for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. Its location within the Savannah District and under the jurisdiction of the state of South Carolina ensures proper oversight and management to protect the surrounding ecosystem and maintain the safety of the dam structure.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
570 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
SANDY RUN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
30 |
Nid Storage |
324 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
19 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Baker Mill Lake