Ratcliff Millpond Dam is a dam located in Kershaw County, South Carolina, built in 1873. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 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 Ratcliff Millpond Dam
The primary purpose of Ratcliff Millpond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Musgrave Family Trust;vernon and Sue Davis (private). It impounds the Black Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1873, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/05/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Kershaw |
| River/Stream | Black Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.32090, -80.38310 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Year Completed | 1873 (153 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Musgrave Family Trust;vernon and Sue Davis |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/05/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02508 |
| Federal ID | SCD02508 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |