Lyman Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Lyman Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. 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 | 43 ft (taller than 94.1% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 12.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5.8K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 418 acres |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00737 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
STARTEX JACKSON WELLFORD DUNCAN WATER DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lyman Lake Dam?
Lyman Lake 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 Lyman Lake Dam?
Lyman Lake Dam is owned by STARTEX JACKSON WELLFORD DUNCAN WATER DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lyman Lake Dam built?
Lyman Lake Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Lyman Lake Dam?
Lyman Lake 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 Lyman Lake Dam?
Lyman Lake Dam has a dam height of 43 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 Lyman Lake Dam last inspected?
Lyman Lake Dam was last inspected on May 18, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.