Columbia Reservoir Dike
Columbia Reservoir Dike is a dam located in Richland County, South Carolina. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Columbia Reservoir Dike
Columbia Reservoir Dike is a dam in Richland, South Carolina. The dam is owned by City Of Columbia (local government).
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 113 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 169 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 12 square miles.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/12/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The South Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Richland |
| Coordinates | 34.00430, -81.05450 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 169 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 169 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 169 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 113 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | City of Columbia |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/12/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD00023 |
| Federal ID | SCD00023 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |