Semmes Lake
Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Richland |
| Nearest City | Columbia SC |
| River/Stream | Wildcat Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.00500, -80.94167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 970 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 641 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 641 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 329 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Fort Jackson |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/24/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |