Drexel Lake Dam
Drexel Lake Dam is a dam located in Richland County, South Carolina. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Drexel Lake Dam
Drexel Lake Dam is a dam in Richland, South Carolina.
The dam stands 14 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 46 acre-feet.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/15/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The South Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Richland |
| Coordinates | 34.06235, -80.91677 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 46 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/15/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD05072 |
| Federal ID | SCD05072 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |