Leewelyn Millpond Dam
Leewelyn Millpond Dam is a dam located in Kershaw County, South Carolina, built in 1900. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Leewelyn Millpond Dam
The primary purpose of Leewelyn Millpond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Premo Llc (private). It impounds the Big Pine Tree Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 185 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 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 03/27/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Kershaw |
| River/Stream | Big Pine Tree Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.35630, -80.48100 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | PREMO LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/27/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01064 |
| Federal ID | SCD01064 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |