Pitts Lake Dam
Pitts Lake Dam is a dam located in Lexington County, South Carolina, built in 1831. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Pitts Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Pitts Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Richland-lexington Airport District (local government). It impounds the Savana Branch.
The dam stands 17 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet. Completed in 1831, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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 04/13/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Lexington |
| River/Stream | Savana Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.93390, -81.12720 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Year Completed | 1831 (195 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | RICHLAND-LEXINGTON AIRPORT DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/13/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01719 |
| Federal ID | SCD01719 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |