Lamb Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lamb Pond Dam, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a privately-owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

The dam, with a height of 26 feet and a length of 617 feet, holds a storage capacity of 22 acre-feet. Situated on the TE-SHAW CREEK, the dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place.

Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, Lamb Pond Dam's condition assessment was rated as fair during the last inspection in July 2019. The Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for the dam was last revised in February 2006, with no recent updates on its compliance with guidelines or preparedness measures. With a risk assessment and management measures currently unspecified, there is a need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of Lamb Pond Dam for both the surrounding community and the environment.

As water resource and climate enthusiasts, staying informed about the condition and regulatory oversight of structures like Lamb Pond Dam is crucial for understanding potential risks and implications for local ecosystems and communities. With its important role in recreation and water storage, efforts to address any identified hazards and deficiencies will be essential in safeguarding the dam's integrity and preventing potential emergencies.

Dam Length

617

Dam Height

26

River Or Stream

TE-SHAW CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3

Nid Storage

22

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

26
       
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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.