Garvins Millpond Dam
Garvins Millpond Dam is a dam located in Aiken County, South Carolina, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Garvins Millpond Dam
The primary purpose of Garvins Millpond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Charles And Linda Sharpe;hamilton And Rodney Rhinehart (private). It impounds the Dean Swamp Creek.
The dam stands 11 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 59 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/14/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Aiken |
| River/Stream | Dean Swamp Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.63440, -81.41320 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CHARLES AND LINDA SHARPE;HAMILTON AND RODNEY RHINEHART |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/14/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02130 |
| Federal ID | SCD02130 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |