Mount Vintage Hounds Lake Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Mount Vintage Hounds Lake is a picturesque Earth dam nestled in Edgefield, South Carolina, completed in 1997 for recreational purposes.


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Summary

With a height of 27 feet and a capacity of 90 acre-feet, this privately-owned reservoir offers a tranquil escape for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy a surface area of 9 acres and a normal storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. The dam, built with a stone core and soil foundation, spans 475 feet along the Burkhalter Branch, regulated and inspected by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control to ensure public safety and compliance with state regulations.

Despite its fair condition assessment in 2020, Mount Vintage Hounds Lake presents a high hazard potential, warranting a biennial inspection frequency to monitor its structural integrity and emergency preparedness. Located within the jurisdiction of the Charleston District, the dam's emergency action plan was last revised in 2014, emphasizing the importance of risk assessment and management measures to mitigate potential hazards and safeguard recreational users and downstream communities. With its scenic surroundings and recreational offerings, Mount Vintage Hounds Lake serves as a vital resource for outdoor enthusiasts while highlighting the importance of proactive dam safety practices in the face of changing climate conditions.

Year Completed

1997

Dam Length

475

Dam Height

27

River Or Stream

TR-BURKHALTER BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

9

Nid Storage

90

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

27
       
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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.