Boykin Millpond Dam is a dam located in Kershaw County, South Carolina, built in 1880. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Boykin Millpond Dam
The primary purpose of Boykin Millpond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Alice S Boykin Belger Co-trustee of the Lw Boykin II Residuary Trust;cheryl Holland Co-trustee of the Lw Boykin II Residuary Trust;mary D Wortley Co-trustee of the Lw Boykin II Residuary Trust (private). It impounds the Swift Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 100 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 960 acre-feet. Completed in 1880, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/14/2022.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Kershaw |
| River/Stream | Swift Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.13090, -80.57910 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Year Completed | 1880 (146 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 960 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 960 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 720 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Alice S Boykin Belger Co-trustee of the Lw Boykin II Residuary Trust;cheryl Holland Co-trustee of the Lw Boykin II Residuary Trust;mary D Wortley Co-trustee of the Lw Boykin II Residuary Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/14/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01144 |
| Federal ID | SCD01144 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |