Layseth Mill Pond Dam
Layseth Mill Pond Dam is a dam located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, built in 1900. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Layseth Mill Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Layseth 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 Joseph And Janece Garrison (private). It impounds the Little Bull Swamp Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 77 acre-feet. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century old.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/04/2024.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Orangeburg |
| River/Stream | Little Bull Swamp Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.66720, -81.00740 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JOSEPH AND JANECE GARRISON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/04/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02923 |
| Federal ID | SCD02923 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |