Corbitts Millpond Dam is a dam located in Lee County, South Carolina, built in 1896. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 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 Corbitts Millpond Dam
The primary purpose of Corbitts Millpond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Corbett Mill Pond Wing & Fill LLC (private). It impounds the Beaverdam Creek.
The dam stands 8 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 63 acre-feet. Completed in 1896, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/13/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Lee |
| River/Stream | Beaverdam Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.18480, -80.38390 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Year Completed | 1896 (130 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Corbett Mill Pond Wing & Fill LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/13/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01721 |
| Federal ID | SCD01721 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |