Hough Millpond Dam
Hough Millpond Dam is a dam located in Kershaw County, South Carolina, built in 1935. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hough Millpond Dam
The primary purpose of Hough Millpond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Patrick M And George Wesley Fleming (private). It impounds the Red Oak Camp Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years 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 11/14/2023.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Kershaw |
| River/Stream | Red Oak Camp Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.48730, -80.34580 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | PATRICK M AND GEORGE WESLEY FLEMING |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/14/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02515 |
| Federal ID | SCD02515 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |