Mallard Lakes Dam 2, located in Lexington, South Carolina, was completed in 1988 and is privately owned for recreational purposes.
Wind
Humidity
This earth dam, with a height of 35 feet and a length of 392 feet, holds a maximum storage capacity of 25 acre-feet of water. The dam is situated on Twelvemile Creek and is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, with regular inspections to ensure its safety and enforcement of regulations.
Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, Mallard Lakes Dam 2 is in fair condition according to its last assessment in June 2020. The dam has an emergency action plan in place, though it was last revised in 2016. The structure sits within the Savannah District of the US Army Corps of Engineers jurisdiction and is not federally owned. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Mallard Lakes Dam 2 serves as an interesting case study of a privately-owned recreational dam in South Carolina, highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and regulation to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
Year Completed |
1988 |
Dam Length |
392 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
TR-TWELVEMILE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Nid Storage |
25 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
35 |
Saluda River Below Lk Murray Dam Nr Columbia
|
622cfs |
Saluda River Near Columbia
|
789cfs |
Congaree River At Columbia
|
3460cfs |
Smith Branch At North Main St At Columbia
|
9cfs |
Gills Creek At Columbia
|
58cfs |
Broad River At Alston
|
2550cfs |