Bignon Pond Dam

BLACK CREEK· Lexington, South Carolina· Built 1972· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Bignon Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 46.1% in SC)
Max Storage1.1K acre-ft
Normal Storage400 acre-ft
Surface Area100 acres
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDSC00220

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: April 11, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

CREEK RANCH HOLDINGS LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bignon Pond Dam?

Bignon Pond Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Bignon Pond Dam?

Bignon Pond Dam is owned by CREEK RANCH HOLDINGS LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Bignon Pond Dam built?

Bignon Pond Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Bignon Pond Dam?

Bignon Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Bignon Pond Dam?

Bignon Pond Dam has a dam height of 20 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Bignon Pond Dam last inspected?

Bignon Pond Dam was last inspected on April 11, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.