Mount Vintage Hounds Lake dam
Mount Vintage Hounds Lake
Mount Vintage Hounds Lake is a picturesque Earth dam nestled in Edgefield, South Carolina, completed in 1997 for recreational purposes. 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.
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 Mount Vintage Hounds Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper) | 1,670 cfs | → |
| Stevens Creek Near Modoc | 585 cfs | → |
| Butler Creek Below 7th Avenue | 50 cfs | → |
| Savannah River At Augusta | 4,870 cfs | → |
| Mctier Creek (Rd 209) Near Monetta | 7 cfs | → |
| Spirit Creek At Us 1 | 33 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mount Vintage Hounds Lake.
Boat launches
- Mccormick County
- Burnettown
- Columbia County
- Saint John's Road, Clarks Hill
- Lake Springs Road Columbia County
- Lakeview Drive Parksville
Campgrounds
- Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area
- Lick Fork Lake
- Hamilton Branch State Park
- Modoc - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Petersburg - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Ridge Road - Strom Thurmond Lake
Fishing spots
Track Mount Vintage Hounds Lake 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 Mount Vintage Hounds Lake
Where does the data for Mount Vintage Hounds Lake 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 Mount Vintage Hounds Lake.