Mill Pond Dam
Mill Pond Dam is a dam located in Jasper County, South Carolina, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Mill Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Mill Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ray Douglas Smith And Mary Anne Smith (private). It impounds the Tr-cypress Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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 11/30/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Jasper |
| River/Stream | Tr-cypress Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.70110, -81.08070 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | RAY DOUGLAS SMITH AND MARY ANNE SMITH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/30/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02605 |
| Federal ID | SCD02605 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |