Abells Millpond Dam
Abells Millpond Dam is a dam located in Lexington County, South Carolina, built in 1900. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Abells Millpond Dam
The primary purpose of Abells Millpond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by John E Holler (private). It impounds the Lightwood Knot Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 78 acre-feet. Completed in 1900, 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 04/06/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Lexington |
| River/Stream | Lightwood Knot Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.87050, -81.45860 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JOHN E HOLLER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/06/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD00936 |
| Federal ID | SCD00936 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |