Joe Phillips Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: W D Corley Dam Shannon Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
Joe Phillips Pond Dam is a historic earth dam located in Lexington, South Carolina, completed in 1910 with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 11 feet and stretches 600 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. The dam overlooks Third Creek and offers a serene setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation.
Although the dam has a low hazard potential, its condition was assessed as unsatisfactory during the last inspection in September 2016. Despite being privately owned, the dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. While the dam has not undergone any modifications in recent years, it remains a picturesque landmark in the area, attracting visitors who appreciate its historical significance and recreational opportunities.
Year Completed |
1910 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
11 |
River Or Stream |
THIRD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Nid Storage |
55 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
11 |
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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.
Joe Phillips Pond Dam