Lakewood Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 16, 2025

Lakewood Pond Dam, located in Williamsburg, South Carolina, was completed in 1955 and serves as a recreational spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts.


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Summary

The dam, with a height of 17 feet and a length of 230 feet, provides a storage capacity of 53 acre-feet, making it an essential water management structure in the area. Despite its primary purpose for recreation, the dam is state-regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.

The condition assessment of Lakewood Pond Dam is currently classified as poor, indicating a need for maintenance and potential improvements to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a low hazard potential, the dam still requires regular inspections, with the last one conducted in November 2017. While the dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment details are not specified in the data, continued monitoring and management measures are essential for mitigating any potential risks associated with the structure.

As a significant earth dam on the TR-Black Mingo Creek, Lakewood Pond Dam plays a crucial role in water storage and recreational activities in the region. With its location in a picturesque setting, the dam offers opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy various water activities while also highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring of water resource infrastructure for environmental sustainability and public safety.

Year Completed

1955

Dam Length

230

Dam Height

17

River Or Stream

TR-BLACK MINGO CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8

Nid Storage

53

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

17
       
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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.