Lamb Pond Dam

TE-SHAW CREEK· Aiken, South Carolina· 26 ft tall
High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lamb Pond 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 26 ft (taller than 67% in SC)
Max Storage22 acre-ft
Normal Storage18 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
NID IDSC02573

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: Yes
Last Inspection: July 13, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

JEANETTE LAMB

Private

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Ludington Pond Dam

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Trudy Holmes Pond Dam

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Roy/Chritton/Key Dam

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Low Hazard 21 ft

Harrison Pond Dam

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Long Pond Dam

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Low Hazard 21 ft

Harrison Small Pond Dam

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Smiths Lake Dam

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Low Hazard 28 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lamb Pond Dam?

Lamb Pond 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 Lamb Pond Dam?

Lamb Pond Dam is owned by JEANETTE LAMB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Lamb Pond Dam?

Lamb 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 Lamb Pond Dam?

Lamb Pond Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Lamb Pond Dam last inspected?

Lamb Pond Dam was last inspected on July 13, 2021. 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.