Lake Columbia Dam

South Carolina — Richland County — RICE CREEK

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyRichland
RiverRICE CREEK
Coordinates34.17490, -80.91820

Physical Characteristics

NID Height45 ft
Dam Height45 ft
Dam Length
NID Storage2,500 acre-ft
Max Storage2,500 acre-ft
Surface Area128 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionFebruary 26, 2024
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1963
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam Type—
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerFAIRWAYS DEVELOPMENT, LLC;LAKE HOLDING COMPANY INC
Other NameLake Windemere Dam

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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