Lake Princeton Dam

REEDY BRANCH· Lexington, South Carolina· 18 ft tall
High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lake Princeton 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 18 ft (taller than 37.9% in SC)
Max Storage66 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
NID IDSC02410

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: April 25, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

LORI LORD

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Princeton Dam?

Lake Princeton 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 Lake Princeton Dam?

Lake Princeton Dam is owned by LORI LORD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Lake Princeton Dam?

Lake Princeton 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 Lake Princeton Dam?

Lake Princeton 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 Lake Princeton Dam last inspected?

Lake Princeton Dam was last inspected on April 25, 2022. 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.