Houndslake Country Club Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

The Houndslake Country Club Dam in Aiken, South Carolina, is a private earth dam located on the TR-SAND RIVER, with a height of 24 feet and a length of 515 feet.


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Summary

Its primary purpose is recreation, providing a serene environment for members of the country club to enjoy various water activities. The dam has a storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 55 acre-feet and a surface area of 11 acres.

Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC), the Houndslake Country Club Dam is inspected regularly, with the last assessment conducted on August 25, 2020, indicating a fair condition. The dam has a significant hazard potential, emphasizing the importance of maintaining its structural integrity. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it is crucial to have emergency action plans in place to mitigate risks and ensure the safety of nearby residents and recreational users in case of a potential breach.

With its picturesque location and vital role in providing recreational opportunities, the Houndslake Country Club Dam serves as a valuable asset to the community. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor and support the maintenance efforts of such dams to safeguard their functionality and protect the surrounding environment from potential hazards.

Dam Length

515

Dam Height

24

River Or Stream

TR-SAND RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

11

Nid Storage

110

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

24
       
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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.