Byrds Lawn And Lands Inc Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 15, 2025

Located in York, South Carolina, Byrds Lawn and Lands INC Dam stands as a private irrigation structure designed by USDA NRCS in 1947.


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Summary

With a height of 27 feet and a length of 495 feet, this earth dam on Fishing Creek serves primarily for irrigation purposes, but also offers recreational opportunities. The dam has a storage capacity of 184 acre-feet and a surface area of 20 acres, providing essential water resources for the surrounding area.

Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, the dam is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and public safety. Classified as having a high hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam requires vigilant risk management measures to mitigate potential risks. Despite its age, Byrds Lawn and Lands INC Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience in the region, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring such infrastructure for sustainable development.

With a history of service spanning over seven decades, Byrds Lawn and Lands INC Dam continues to be a vital component of the water infrastructure in South Carolina. As climate change poses increased challenges to water resources, the dam's significance in providing irrigation and recreational opportunities underscores the need for ongoing maintenance and risk mitigation efforts. Byrds Lawn and Lands INC Dam stands as a testament to the intersection of water resource management, climate adaptation, and community resilience in the face of evolving environmental pressures.

Year Completed

1947

Dam Length

495

Dam Height

27

River Or Stream

FISHING CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

20

Nid Storage

184

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

27
       
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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.