Lewis Pond Dam

TR-INTRACOSTAL WATERWAY· Horry, South Carolina· Built 1960· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lewis 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 7 ft (taller than 0.3% in SC)
Max Storage78 acre-ft
Normal Storage18 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDSC02001

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: December 6, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

BAREFOOT LANDING COMMERCIAL LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lewis Pond Dam?

Lewis 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 Lewis Pond Dam?

Lewis Pond Dam is owned by BAREFOOT LANDING COMMERCIAL LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lewis Pond Dam built?

Lewis 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 Lewis Pond Dam?

Lewis 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 Lewis Pond Dam?

Lewis Pond Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Lewis Pond Dam last inspected?

Lewis Pond Dam was last inspected on December 6, 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.