Lake Warren St Park Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lake Warren St Park Dam, located in Hampton, South Carolina, is a state-owned earth dam that was completed in 1969 for the primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

The dam has a height of 17 feet and a length of 500 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 3,600 acre-feet. Situated on Black Creek, the dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and undergoes regular state inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.

Despite its recreational significance, Lake Warren St Park Dam poses a high hazard potential and has been rated in poor condition as of the latest assessment in January 2021. The dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) was last revised in December 2008, raising concerns about its current preparedness for emergencies. With a history of modifications unclear, the dam's risk management measures and overall risk assessment remain unspecified, pointing to potential vulnerabilities that require further attention and action to safeguard the surrounding community and environment. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Lake Warren St Park Dam an intriguing case study for exploring the intersection of dam safety, recreational infrastructure, and environmental stewardship in the South Carolina region.

Year Completed

1969

Dam Length

500

Dam Height

17

River Or Stream

BLACK CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

457

Nid Storage

3600

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

17
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.