Kington Lake Dam

Kington Lake Dam is a dam located in Darlington County, South Carolina, built in 1965. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.

Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionPoor3rd of 4 · remedial action needed
Emergency action planNot reported
Last inspection11/01/2017
Height12 ft
Built196561 years ago

Dam profile

NID height · 12 ft
12 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

12 ft tall. 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 Kington Lake Dam

The primary purpose of Kington Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. It impounds the Tr-beaverdam Creek.

The dam stands 12 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 11/01/2017.

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Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyDarlington
River/StreamTr-beaverdam Creek
Coordinates34.38330, -80.18290

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage62 acre-ft
Max Storage62 acre-ft
Normal Storage46 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/01/2017
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDSCD03513
Federal IDSCD03513
More InfoState Dam Safety Program