Little Lynches Wcd Dam 12 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Kershaw City Res Dam Baxley Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Little Lynches WCD Dam 12, located in Lancaster, South Carolina, serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along TR-Lick Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1979 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 57 feet and has a storage capacity of 900 acre-feet. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and fair condition assessment, the dam poses a low hazard potential and has undergone inspections every five years, with the last one conducted in June 2020.
Managed primarily by local government authorities, Little Lynches WCD Dam 12 is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) and meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. The dam's purpose is solely focused on flood risk reduction, with a surface area of 41 acres and a normal storage capacity of 478 acre-feet. While the risk assessment categorizes the structure as moderate, with a DSAC rating of 3, the dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks detailed risk management measures.
In the event of an emergency, the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) was last revised in 1993, raising concerns about its alignment with current guidelines. Despite these challenges, Little Lynches WCD Dam 12 remains a vital component of the local water resource infrastructure, contributing to the overall resilience of the surrounding area to potential flooding events.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
1040 |
Dam Height |
57 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LICK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
41 |
Nid Storage |
900 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
57 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Rocky Creek At Great Falls
|
17cfs |
Fishing Creek Below Fort Lawn
|
75cfs |
Wateree River Nr. Camden
|
1700cfs |
Waxhaw Creek At Sr1103 Near Jackson
|
1cfs |
Black Creek Near Mcbee
|
108cfs |
Catawba River Below Catawba
|
2260cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Little Lynches Wcd Dam 12