Feagles Pond Dam

BEAR CREEK· Lexington, South Carolina· Built 1948· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Feagles Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1948 and is 78 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 11% in SC)
Max Storage64 acre-ft
Normal Storage53 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Year Completed1948 (78 years old)
NID IDSC00165

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

LUCAS ESTATES LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Feagles Pond Dam?

Feagles 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 Feagles Pond Dam?

Feagles Pond Dam is owned by LUCAS ESTATES LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Feagles Pond Dam built?

Feagles Pond Dam was completed in 1948, making it 78 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 Feagles Pond Dam?

Feagles 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 Feagles Pond Dam?

Feagles Pond Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Feagles Pond Dam last inspected?

Feagles 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.