SPRINGWOOD LAKE DAM - SC00090-3126
Dam Name: SPRINGWOOD LAKE DAM
State: SC
Downstream Hazard Potential: H
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 03/01/2018
Incident Driver: Deterioration or Poor Condition
Incident Mechanism 1: Spillway Pipe Failure
Incident Mechanism 2Piping
Incident Mechanism 3Sinkhole
Incident IDSC00090-3126
Incident DescriptionA sinkhole opened in the road on the dam immediately above the 120-inch diameter outlet pipe. Investigation by the Department showed that piping was occurring from the upstream side of the dam into the embankment, and water/sediment was exiting through holes, cracks and joints in the 120-inch diameter outlet pipe. Over time, 2 additional sinkholes opened in the road above the outlet pipe.
Named Hydrologic EventN/A
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentNo
Fatalities (Number)0
Number of People Evacuated0
Number of Habitable Structures Evacuated0
Number of Habitable Structures Flooded0
Other Infrastructure Impacts
Economic Damages (in $)
ResponseThe State issued an Emergency Order to require the dam owner immediately lower water level under direction of a licensed Professional Engineer, submit a detailed investigation by a licensed Professional Engineer, and submit a Plan of Action for the repair
Volume released at failure (ac-ft)
Additional Remarks or Updates
Owner TypeP
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)R
EAPY
Dam Height19 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)233.00
Surface Area (acres)32.00
Year Completed1954
NID NumberSC00090
River NameLITTLE JACKSON CREEK
Latitude34.0748
Longitude-80.9526
Year Modified
Regulatory Agency(ies)SC DHEC
Incident Time
Incident Duration
Incident Report Produced
Information SourcesSC Dam Safety
