Eggleston Lake Dam, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1954 for the primary purpose of recreation. The dam, standing at a height of 25 feet and a length of 1080 feet, creates Eggleston Lake on the Red Hill Branch. With a storage capacity of 86 acre-feet, the dam serves as a low hazard potential structure with a poor condition assessment as of the last inspection in August 2017.

Despite its poor condition, Eggleston Lake Dam continues to provide recreational opportunities for the community. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a surface area of 8 acres and a normal storage capacity of 58 acre-feet. While the risk assessment for the dam is moderate, there are currently no emergency action plans in place and the structure is not owned or funded by any federal agencies.

As a vital part of the local water resource infrastructure, Eggleston Lake Dam represents both the challenges and opportunities in managing and maintaining earth dams for recreation and water management purposes. With a need for regular inspections and potential risk management measures, the dam serves as a reminder of the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring in safeguarding our water resources and infrastructure for future generations.