Lakeside Country Club Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lakeside Country Club Dam, situated in Laurens, South Carolina, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1982 for the primary purpose of irrigation.


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Summary

This earth dam, with a height of 31 feet and a length of 420 feet, holds a storage capacity of 68 acre-feet and covers an 8-acre surface area along the TR-Little River. Despite its significant hazard potential and poor condition assessment, the dam is regulated and inspected by the SC DHEC to ensure its safety and functionality.

The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a risk assessment rating of moderate. Though the dam has not been modified in recent years, regular inspections are conducted every three years to monitor its condition. With a history of enforcement, the dam is under state jurisdiction and operates in compliance with state permitting and inspection requirements. While the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan status are not specified, its maintenance and safety are closely monitored to prevent any potential hazards or failures.

Overall, Lakeside Country Club Dam serves as a vital infrastructure for irrigation purposes in the region, highlighting the intersection of water resources management and climate resilience. As enthusiasts of water resources and climate, understanding the structure's design, storage capacity, and regulatory oversight provides valuable insights into the complexities of managing and maintaining dams in a changing environment.

Year Completed

1982

Dam Length

420

Dam Height

31

River Or Stream

TR-LITTLE RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8

Nid Storage

68

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

31
       
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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.