King Millpond Dam
King Millpond Dam is a dam located in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, built in 1900. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About King Millpond Dam
King Millpond Dam is a dam in Chesterfield, South Carolina. The dam is owned by Richard D And Lisabeth L Turner;thomas R And Rebecca P King (private). It impounds the Beaverdam Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 119 acre-feet. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/26/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The South Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Chesterfield |
| River/Stream | Beaverdam Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.42540, -80.21020 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | RICHARD D AND LISABETH L TURNER;THOMAS R AND REBECCA P KING |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/26/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03202 |
| Federal ID | SCD03202 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |