Steedman Pond Dam

CARNEYS CREEK· Lexington, South Carolina· Built 1860· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Steedman Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1860 and is 166 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 23.6% in SC)
Max Storage270 acre-ft
Normal Storage180 acre-ft
Surface Area45 acres
Year Completed1860 (166 years old)
NID IDSC01363

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 11, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

STEEDMAN POND LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Steedman Pond Dam?

Steedman 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 Steedman Pond Dam?

Steedman Pond Dam is owned by STEEDMAN POND LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Steedman Pond Dam built?

Steedman Pond Dam was completed in 1860, making it 166 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 Steedman Pond Dam?

Steedman 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 Steedman Pond Dam?

Steedman Pond Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Steedman Pond Dam last inspected?

Steedman Pond Dam was last inspected on April 11, 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.