Paxton Millpond Dam
Paxton Millpond Dam is a dam located in Lexington County, South Carolina, built in 1882. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Paxton Millpond Dam
The primary purpose of Paxton Millpond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Henry David Gunter And Toni Gunter Ii (private). It impounds the Black Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 51 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 224 acre-feet. Completed in 1882, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/05/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Lexington |
| River/Stream | Black Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.85530, -81.34610 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Year Completed | 1882 (144 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 224 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 224 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 163 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 51 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | HENRY DAVID GUNTER AND TONI GUNTER II |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/05/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD00948 |
| Federal ID | SCD00948 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |