Chalk Hill Millpond Dam
Chalk Hill Millpond Dam is a dam located in Aiken County, South Carolina, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Chalk Hill Millpond Dam
The primary purpose of Chalk Hill Millpond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Khp Llc (private). It impounds the Chalk Hill Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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. 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 08/02/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Aiken |
| River/Stream | Chalk Hill Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.74140, -81.42680 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | KHP LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/02/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02135 |
| Federal ID | SCD02135 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |