Lucas Millpond Dam
Lucas Millpond Dam is a dam located in Lexington County, South Carolina, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lucas Millpond Dam
The primary purpose of Lucas Millpond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Trans Tel Inc (private). It impounds the West Fork Scouter Branch.
The dam stands 21 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 149 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 04/07/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Lexington |
| River/Stream | West Fork Scouter Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.83790, -81.25090 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | TRANS TEL INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/07/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD00955 |
| Federal ID | SCD00955 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |