James Ramage And Partnership Dam
James Ramage And Partnership Dam is a dam located in Lexington County, South Carolina, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About James Ramage And Partnership Dam
The primary purpose of James Ramage And Partnership Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Idlewild Pond Llc (private). It impounds the Long Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 145 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 09/29/2021.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Lexington |
| River/Stream | Long Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.95310, -81.37380 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | IDLEWILD POND LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/29/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01006 |
| Federal ID | SCD01006 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |