Frick Pond Dam

TR-BLACK CREEK· Lexington, South Carolina· Built 1960· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Frick Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 37.9% in SC)
Max Storage92 acre-ft
Normal Storage66 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDSC00195

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 4, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

TIGER FORESTRY LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Frick Pond Dam?

Frick 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 Frick Pond Dam?

Frick Pond Dam is owned by TIGER FORESTRY LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Frick Pond Dam built?

Frick Pond Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Frick Pond Dam?

Frick 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 Frick Pond Dam?

Frick Pond Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Frick Pond Dam last inspected?

Frick Pond Dam was last inspected on April 4, 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.