Lithium Corp Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lithium Corp Pond Dam, also known as Spartan Minerals Dam, is a private earth dam located in Spartanburg, South Carolina.


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Summary

Built in 1959, this dam stands at a height of 14 feet and spans a length of 300 feet, providing a storage capacity of 79 acre-feet for the Lithium Corporation Pond. The dam is primarily used for purposes other than flood control or water supply, with a low hazard potential but poor condition assessment as of the last inspection in June 2017.

Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), Lithium Corp Pond Dam is state regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced to ensure public safety and environmental protection. Despite its poor condition, the dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and inundation maps remain unspecified. With its location on TR-Richland Creek and association with the Charleston District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, this dam presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in dam safety and management practices in the Southeastern United States.

As one of the many private dams dotting the landscape of South Carolina, Lithium Corp Pond Dam serves as a vital component of the state's water infrastructure. With its historical significance, unique design features, and ongoing regulatory oversight, this dam offers a glimpse into the complex interplay between human intervention, natural resources, and climate resilience in the region. Understanding the challenges and opportunities associated with managing dams like Lithium Corp Pond Dam is crucial for safeguarding water resources and addressing the impacts of climate change in the years to come.

Year Completed

1959

Dam Length

300

Dam Height

14

River Or Stream

TR-RICHLAND CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6

Nid Storage

79

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

14
       
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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.