Loring Millpond Dam is a dam located in Sumter County, South Carolina, built in 1800. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 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 Loring Millpond Dam
The primary purpose of Loring Millpond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Loring Mill Pond Association (private). It impounds the Mush Swamp.
The dam stands 10 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 168 acre-feet. Completed in 1800, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/20/2023.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Sumter |
| River/Stream | Mush Swamp |
| Coordinates | 33.94790, -80.42140 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Year Completed | 1800 (226 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Loring Mill Pond Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/20/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01452 |
| Federal ID | SCD01452 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |