Christ Pond Dam

TR-SAVANY HUNT CREEK· Lexington, South Carolina· Built 1900· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Christ Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 23.6% in SC)
Max Storage101 acre-ft
Normal Storage62 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)
NID IDSC00178

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 6, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

CHRIST CENTRAL MINISTRIES INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Christ Pond Dam?

Christ 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 Christ Pond Dam?

Christ Pond Dam is owned by CHRIST CENTRAL MINISTRIES INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Christ Pond Dam built?

Christ Pond Dam was completed in 1900, making it 126 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 Christ Pond Dam?

Christ 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 Christ Pond Dam?

Christ Pond Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Christ Pond Dam last inspected?

Christ Pond Dam was last inspected on April 6, 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.