Eggleston Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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.


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Summary

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.

Year Completed

1954

Dam Length

1080

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

RED HILL BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8

Nid Storage

86

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

25
       
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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.