Jackson-mill Creek Wcd Dam 7
Jackson-mill Creek Wcd Dam 7 is a dam located in Fairfield County, South Carolina, built in 1973. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Jackson-mill Creek Wcd Dam 7
The primary purpose of Jackson-mill Creek Wcd Dam 7 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Town Of Winnsboro (local government). It impounds the Mill Creek.
The dam stands 54 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 192 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 4,805 acre-feet. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 12/13/2023.
At 54 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Fairfield |
| River/Stream | Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.34240, -81.16070 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 54 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,805 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,805 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,760 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 192 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TOWN OF WINNSBORO |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD00523 |
| Federal ID | SCD00523 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |