Lake Hastie Dam dam
Lake Hastie Dam
Lake Hastie Dam, located in Berkeley, South Carolina, is a privately-owned earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation. Built in 1950, this dam stands at a height of 6 feet and has a length of 435 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 461 acre-feet. The dam overlooks the TR-CHICKEN CREEK and serves as a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts seeking water-based activities in the region.
Despite its fair condition assessment and high hazard potential, Lake Hastie Dam offers a surface area of 72 acres for recreational use, with a normal storage capacity of 173 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, which ensures that state inspection, permitting, and enforcement measures are in place for its operation and maintenance. With its picturesque surroundings and ample water resources, Lake Hastie Dam remains a key attraction for those interested in water conservation and climate-related activities in the area.
Visitors to Lake Hastie Dam can enjoy various recreational opportunities, including fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing in a serene natural setting. The dam's proximity to Charleston District and its accessibility make it a convenient destination for both locals and tourists looking to engage with water resources and climate issues. With its historical significance and ongoing management efforts, Lake Hastie Dam serves as a valuable resource for water enthusiasts and climate advocates alike.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Lake Hastie Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Back River At Dupont Intake Nr Kittredge | 3,700 cfs | → |
| Lake Moultrie Tailrace Canal At Moncks Corner | 856 cfs | → |
| Santee River Nr Jamestown | 1,570 cfs | → |
| Edisto River Nr Givhans | 477 cfs | → |
| Santee River Near Pineville | 602 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek Near Maryville | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Hastie Dam.
Boat launches
- Bushy Park Boat Landing
- State Highway 402 Berkeley County
- Hatchery Boat Ramp Lake Moultrie
- Ladson Road Summerville
- Paradise Island Public Boat Landing
- Bulls Island Road 498, Awendaw
Campgrounds
- Foster Creek Rv Military
- Short Stay Navy Military
- Charleston Afb Rv Military
- Halfway Creek Trail Camp
- Buckhall
- Buck Hall Recreation Area
Fishing spots
Track Lake Hastie Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Lake Hastie Dam
Where does the data for Lake Hastie Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Lake Hastie Dam.