Mccolumn W Fallow Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Mccolumn W Fallow Dam, located in Lexington, South Carolina, is a privately owned structure primarily utilized for recreation purposes.


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Summary

This earth dam, completed in 1900, stands at a height of 14 feet and spans a length of 420 feet, providing a storage capacity of 77 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment was deemed poor during its last inspection in April 2017.

The dam overlooks the TR-LIGHTWOOD KNOT CREEK and is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). While the dam's maintenance and enforcement fall under state jurisdiction, it lacks certain critical features such as an emergency action plan and updated inundation maps. Despite its age and condition, Mccolumn W Fallow Dam remains a valuable recreational asset, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts to its pleasant surroundings.

With its historical significance dating back over a century, Mccolumn W Fallow Dam serves as a testament to the intersection of water management, leisure activities, and environmental stewardship. As stakeholders continue to monitor and assess the dam's condition, there is a shared commitment to preserving its integrity and ensuring its safety for future generations of visitors and enthusiasts.

Year Completed

1900

Dam Length

420

Dam Height

14

River Or Stream

TR-LIGHTWOOD KNOT CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

12

Nid Storage

77

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

14
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.