Ellerbees Millpond Dam
Ellerbees Millpond Dam is a dam located in Sumter County, South Carolina, built in 1830. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Ellerbees Millpond Dam
The primary purpose of Ellerbees Millpond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Millvale Plantation Group Llc (private). It impounds the Rafting Creek.
The dam stands 7 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 95 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 340 acre-feet. Completed in 1830, 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 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 02/21/2023.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Sumter |
| River/Stream | Rafting Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.06820, -80.53100 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Year Completed | 1830 (196 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 95 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MILLVALE PLANTATION GROUP LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/21/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01460 |
| Federal ID | SCD01460 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |