Johnston Pond Dam

TR-CATAWBA RIVER· Lancaster, South Carolina· Built 1958· 21 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Johnston Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 50.2% in SC)
Max Storage71 acre-ft
Normal Storage54 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)
NID IDSC01336

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: August 30, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

SUN CITY CAROLINA LAKES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Johnston Pond Dam?

Johnston 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 Johnston Pond Dam?

Johnston Pond Dam is owned by SUN CITY CAROLINA LAKES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Johnston Pond Dam built?

Johnston Pond Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Johnston Pond Dam?

Johnston 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 Johnston Pond Dam?

Johnston Pond Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Johnston Pond Dam last inspected?

Johnston Pond Dam was last inspected on August 30, 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.