Lexington Acres Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Dixon Pond Dam Mission Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
Lexington Acres Pond Dam, located in Lexington, South Carolina, is a private dam with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
Built in 1900, this earthen dam stands at a height of 26 feet and spans 1100 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 697 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
With its significant hazard potential and fair condition assessment as of January 2019, Lexington Acres Pond Dam serves as a crucial feature in the local landscape, providing both recreational opportunities and essential water storage for the area. The dam is situated on the TR-Savany Hunt Creek and falls under the jurisdiction of the Savannah District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. While the dam's primary purpose is recreational, its existence also plays a key role in managing water resources and supporting the surrounding ecosystem.
As a focal point of the community, Lexington Acres Pond Dam represents a blend of human ingenuity and environmental stewardship. With its fair condition assessment and regular inspections, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of maintaining infrastructure for the benefit of both people and the natural world. Whether enjoying leisure activities on the reservoir or appreciating the vital role the dam plays in water resource management, enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Lexington Acres Pond Dam to be a captivating example of the intersection between human and environmental needs.
Year Completed |
1900 |
Dam Length |
1100 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SAVANY HUNT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
52 |
Nid Storage |
697 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
26 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Congaree River At Columbia
|
4580cfs |
Gills Creek At Columbia
|
76cfs |
Saluda River Near Columbia
|
770cfs |
Smith Branch At North Main St At Columbia
|
9cfs |
Saluda River Below Lk Murray Dam Nr Columbia
|
596cfs |
Wateree R. Bl Eastover
|
2400cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
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