Lake Columbia Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyRichland
River/StreamRICE CREEK
Coordinates34.17490, -80.91820

Physical Characteristics

NID Height45 ft
Dam Height45 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,500 acre-ft
Max Storage2,500 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,500 acre-ft
Surface Area128 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerFAIRWAYS DEVELOPMENT, LLC;LAKE HOLDING COMPANY INC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection02/26/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDSCD00549
Federal IDSCD00549
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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