Covington Lakes Subdivision Dam is a dam located in Lexington County, South Carolina, built in 1986. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall, taller than 62% 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 Covington Lakes Subdivision Dam
The primary purpose of Covington Lakes Subdivision Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Golden Hills Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-twelvemile Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/26/2022.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Lexington |
| River/Stream | Tr-twelvemile Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.99230, -81.21230 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Golden Hills Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/26/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04062 |
| Federal ID | SCD04062 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |