Old Rowe Pond Dam

CARNEYS CREEK· Lexington, South Carolina· Built 1900· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Old Rowe Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 33.8% in SC)
Max Storage61 acre-ft
Normal Storage45 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)
NID IDSC00205

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: April 10, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

BARR CARR TIMBERLANDS AND IMPERIAL WOODLANDS INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Old Rowe Pond Dam?

Old Rowe 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 Old Rowe Pond Dam?

Old Rowe Pond Dam is owned by BARR CARR TIMBERLANDS AND IMPERIAL WOODLANDS INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Old Rowe Pond Dam built?

Old Rowe Pond Dam was completed in 1900, making it 126 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 Old Rowe Pond Dam?

Old Rowe 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 Old Rowe Pond Dam?

Old Rowe Pond Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Old Rowe Pond Dam last inspected?

Old Rowe Pond Dam was last inspected on April 10, 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.