Woodward Mill Pond Dam
Woodward Mill Pond Dam is a dam located in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, built in 1890. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Woodward Mill Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Woodward Mill Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Michael S Oliver (private). It impounds the Little Black Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 252 acre-feet. Completed in 1890, 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 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 11/07/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Chesterfield |
| River/Stream | Little Black Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.68780, -80.23430 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Year Completed | 1890 (136 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 252 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 252 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MICHAEL S OLIVER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/07/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03189 |
| Federal ID | SCD03189 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |