Lakewood Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

Lakewood Pond Dam, located in Sumter, South Carolina, was completed in 1950 and serves primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

This private earth dam stands at a height of 12 feet and spans a length of 615 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 462 acre-feet and a normal storage of 252 acre-feet. The dam overlooks Pocalla Creek and is under the regulatory oversight of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), ensuring that it meets all state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements.

Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, Lakewood Pond Dam is currently in fair condition according to its last assessment in May 2020. The dam has a controlled spillway and a surface area of 70 acres, making it a popular spot for recreational activities in the area. With a risk assessment rating of very high (1), it is crucial for the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) to be prepared and regularly updated to meet safety guidelines and ensure the protection of downstream communities in case of a potential breach. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to monitor the condition and management measures of dams like Lakewood Pond Dam to safeguard both the environment and public safety.

Year Completed

1950

Dam Length

615

Dam Height

12

River Or Stream

POCALLA CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

70

Nid Storage

462

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

12
       
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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.