Holiday Lake Resort Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Holiday Lake Resort Dam, located in Greenville, South Carolina, is a private earth dam constructed in 1954 by the USDA NRCS.


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Summary

With a height of 34 feet and a length of 187 feet, the dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 6 acres and a storage capacity of 117 acre-feet. The dam, built on Robinson Branch, is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.

Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential and a fair condition assessment, Holiday Lake Resort Dam continues to provide essential recreational opportunities for visitors. Its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates add to the dam's unique characteristics, while its proximity to the Charleston District of the USACE ensures that it complies with state regulations and guidelines. With a moderate risk rating and a history of maintenance, the dam remains a vital part of the local water resource infrastructure and a key contributor to the surrounding ecosystem's sustainability.

As a pivotal structure in the area, Holiday Lake Resort Dam's presence highlights the importance of proper dam management and maintenance in safeguarding water resources and preventing potential hazards. Its history, design, and purpose underscore the intersection of water resource management, climate resilience, and recreational enjoyment, making it a noteworthy site for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate.

Year Completed

1954

Dam Length

187

Dam Height

34

River Or Stream

ROBINSON BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6

Nid Storage

117

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

34
       
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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.