Dixon Pond Dam is a dam located in Lexington County, South Carolina, built in 1947. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall, taller than 65% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Dixon Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Dixon Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Diane D Bouknight;russell D Dixon (private). It impounds the Tr-savany Hunt Creek.
The dam stands 29 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. Completed in 1947, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 11/20/2023.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Lexington |
| River/Stream | Tr-savany Hunt Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.83900, -81.04370 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Diane D Bouknight;russell D Dixon |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/20/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD00996 |
| Federal ID | SCD00996 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |