Davis Pond Dam

DUNCAN CREEK· Lexington, South Carolina· Built 1956· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Davis Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 67% in SC)
Max Storage550 acre-ft
Normal Storage378 acre-ft
Surface Area43 acres
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)
NID IDSC00151

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 3, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

DAVIS POND LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Davis Pond Dam?

Davis 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 Davis Pond Dam?

Davis Pond Dam is owned by DAVIS POND LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Davis Pond Dam built?

Davis Pond Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Davis Pond Dam?

Davis 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 Davis Pond Dam?

Davis Pond Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Davis Pond Dam last inspected?

Davis Pond Dam was last inspected on April 3, 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.