Daniel Poole Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
Daniel Poole Dam, located in Lexington, South Carolina, serves as a crucial water resource for the area, primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
Built in 1920, this earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and stretches for 460 feet along the Pond Branch river. With a storage capacity of 108 acre-feet, it provides a surface area of 15 acres for outdoor activities and water-based recreation.
Despite its historical significance, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 reported a poor state, indicating a need for maintenance and improvements. The inspection frequency is set at 5 years, with a low hazard potential but a very high risk assessment rating of 1. The dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, ensuring state oversight in permitting, inspection, and enforcement to safeguard the surrounding community from potential risks associated with its operation.
The dam's location within the Savannah District further underscores its importance in water resource management. With Joe Wilson as the local Congressional Representative, there is a network of support for maintaining and potentially enhancing the dam to meet modern safety and environmental standards. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Daniel Poole Dam to be a site of interest for its historical significance and the ongoing efforts to ensure its safety and sustainability for future generations.
Year Completed |
1920 |
Dam Length |
460 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
POND BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Nid Storage |
108 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
15 |
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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.
Daniel Poole Dam