Faskin Lane Dam

LONG BRANCH· Lexington, South Carolina· 13 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Faskin Lane Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	13 ft (taller than 14.9% in SC)
Max Storage	9 acre-ft
Normal Storage	0 acre-ft

NID ID	SCD5041

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

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

Emergency Action Plan: No

Last Inspection: June 22, 2023

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

GERALD AND MICKEY ANN BURNETT LIFE ESTATE;PAIGE BARNES AND ROBERT HUNTER;VICKI S ROBERTS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Faskin Lane Dam?

Faskin Lane Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Faskin Lane Dam?

Faskin Lane Dam is owned by GERALD AND MICKEY ANN BURNETT LIFE ESTATE;PAIGE BARNES AND ROBERT HUNTER;VICKI S ROBERTS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Faskin Lane Dam?

Faskin Lane 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 Faskin Lane Dam?

Faskin Lane Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Faskin Lane Dam last inspected?

Faskin Lane Dam was last inspected on June 22, 2023. 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.