Clifton Mills Pond 2 Dam
Clifton Mills Pond 2 Dam is a dam located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, built in 1888. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Clifton Mills Pond 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Clifton Mills Pond 2 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Spartanburg County (local government). It impounds the Pacolet River.
The dam stands 16 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 220 acre-feet. Completed in 1888, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/07/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Spartanburg |
| River/Stream | Pacolet River |
| Coordinates | 34.97920, -81.81560 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Year Completed | 1888 (138 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SPARTANBURG COUNTY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/07/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03372 |
| Federal ID | SCD03372 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |