Old Rowe Pond Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Old Rowe Pond Dam, located on Carneys Creek in Lexington, South Carolina, was completed in 1900 primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
This private Earth-type dam stands at a height of 17 feet and spans 550 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 61 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is currently in poor condition, as indicated by a 2017 assessment, raising concerns about its long-term safety and maintenance.
Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), Old Rowe Pond Dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam's spillway, categorized as uncontrolled, has a width of 0 feet, posing potential risks during periods of heavy rainfall or flooding. While the dam's associated structures are minimal, its location along Carneys Creek provides essential recreational opportunities for visitors to enjoy the surrounding natural environment.
Given the moderate risk level associated with Old Rowe Pond Dam, there is a pressing need for ongoing risk management measures and potentially a comprehensive dam safety evaluation. With its historical significance and recreational value, addressing the dam's structural integrity and maintenance issues is crucial to ensuring the safety of both the dam and the surrounding community in the face of evolving climate patterns and water resource challenges.
Year Completed |
1900 |
Dam Length |
550 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
CARNEYS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Nid Storage |
61 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
17 |
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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.
Old Rowe Pond Dam