Mount Vintage Irrigation Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Mount Vintage Irrigation Dam, located in Edgefield, South Carolina, is a private earth dam specifically designed for irrigation purposes.


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Summary

Completed in 1999, the dam stands at a height of 45 feet and has a storage capacity of 450 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 262.6 acre-feet. The dam has a surface area of 18 acres and spans a length of 800 feet, making it a significant water resource for the region.

The dam is situated on the TR-Burkhalter Branch river and is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC). With a hazard potential rated as high, the dam is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity. The most recent inspection in November 2020 assessed the dam's condition as fair. In case of emergencies, the dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is in place, although the last revision was in June 2019.

Despite its primary purpose for irrigation, the Mount Vintage Irrigation Dam also offers recreational opportunities for enthusiasts in the area. Its presence contributes to the management of water resources in the region, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring such infrastructure for both agricultural and environmental sustainability.

Year Completed

1999

Dam Length

800

Dam Height

45

River Or Stream

TR-BURKHALTER BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

18

Nid Storage

450

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

45
       
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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.