Lincolnshire Homeowners Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Lincolnshire Homeowners Dam, located in Richland, South Carolina, is a private earth dam completed in 1956 for recreational purposes along the TR-CRANE CREEK.
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Summary
With a height of 20 feet and a length of 675 feet, this dam provides a storage capacity of 172 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 59 acre-feet, covering an area of 11.3 acres. Despite its recreational value, the dam has been assessed as being in poor condition and poses a high hazard potential.
Managed by private owners, Lincolnshire Homeowners Dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in August 2020. The dam's emergency action plan is yet to be prepared, and its risk assessment categorizes it as having a moderate risk level. With a spillway type of 'Uncontrolled' and a hazard potential of 'High,' it is crucial for homeowners and authorities to carefully monitor and maintain this dam to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and the environment.
Despite its recreational significance, Lincolnshire Homeowners Dam requires immediate attention to address its poor condition and high hazard potential. With its location in a densely populated area, it is essential for homeowners, regulators, and emergency response agencies to work together to develop and implement a comprehensive emergency action plan to mitigate potential risks and ensure the safety of residents and property downstream in the event of a dam failure.
Year Completed |
1956 |
Dam Length |
675 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CRANE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11.3 |
Nid Storage |
172 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Smith Branch At North Main St At Columbia
|
3cfs |
Saluda River Near Columbia
|
907cfs |
Congaree River At Columbia
|
3010cfs |
Gills Creek At Columbia
|
37cfs |
Saluda River Below Lk Murray Dam Nr Columbia
|
790cfs |
Broad River At Alston
|
1880cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Lincolnshire Homeowners Dam