Lutheran Church Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Lutheran Church Dam, located in Lexington, South Carolina, was completed in 1900 and serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and has a length of 550 feet, with a storage capacity of 157 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment was rated as poor during the last inspection in 2017, indicating a need for maintenance and improvements.
The dam, situated on the TR-Lightwood Knot Creek, is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam poses some level of risk that should be managed and monitored closely. While the dam has not undergone any significant modifications in recent years, its poor condition raises concerns about its long-term effectiveness in flood control and water resource management in the area. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate may find this dam's history and current state intriguing, as it presents both challenges and opportunities for sustainable management and conservation efforts.
Year Completed |
1900 |
Dam Length |
550 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LIGHTWOOD KNOT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Nid Storage |
157 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
22 |
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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.
Lutheran Church Dam