Lakewood Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Lakewood Dam, located in Lancaster, South Carolina, was completed in 1950 and serves as a crucial water resource for the surrounding area.
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Summary
With a primary purpose of recreation, this earth dam stands at 16 feet in height and spans 380 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 108 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently rated as poor, highlighting the need for maintenance and potential renovations to ensure its long-term stability.
Owned privately, Lakewood Dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) with state jurisdiction and permitting in place. The dam overlooks TR-Gills Creek and offers a surface area of 14 acres for recreational activities. While the dam's risk assessment and emergency preparedness are currently unspecified, its last inspection in 2017 raised concerns about its deteriorating condition, prompting the need for a closer evaluation of its structural integrity and safety measures.
As a vital component of the local water infrastructure, Lakewood Dam plays a significant role in water management and recreational opportunities in the region. Climate and water resource enthusiasts are encouraged to monitor updates on the dam's condition and maintenance efforts to ensure the continued safety and functionality of this important structure for both the community and the environment.
Year Completed |
1950 |
Dam Length |
380 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
TR-GILLS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Nid Storage |
108 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
16 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Lakewood Dam