Faskin Lane Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

Faskin Lane Dam, located in Lexington, South Carolina, is a state-regulated structure with a high hazard potential.


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Summary

The dam, standing at a height of 13 feet, has a storage capacity of 9 acre-feet and falls under the jurisdiction of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC). While details about its primary purpose and design are not listed, the dam is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations.

Despite lacking a specific primary purpose or dam type designation, Faskin Lane Dam remains a critical water resource within the region, given its capacity and location within the Savannah District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. With a hazard potential classified as high, the dam's condition assessment is marked as "Not Rated," suggesting a need for further evaluation to determine its structural integrity and potential risks. The emergency action plan status and risk management measures for the dam are not provided, raising questions about preparedness in the event of a dam failure or emergency situation.

As an essential infrastructure component in water resource management, Faskin Lane Dam requires ongoing attention and monitoring to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the integrity of the dam itself. With its location in a high hazard area and the absence of certain critical information, stakeholders and authorities must prioritize comprehensive assessments, emergency preparedness, and risk mitigation measures to safeguard against potential threats and incidents that could arise from the dam's operation.

Dam Height

13

Nid Storage

9

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

13
       
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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.