Knight Millpond Dam
Knight Millpond Dam is a dam located in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, built in 1800. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Knight Millpond Dam
The primary purpose of Knight Millpond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Gala D Barnetine (private). It impounds the Rocky Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 139 acre-feet. Completed in 1800, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half 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 11/27/2023.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Chesterfield |
| River/Stream | Rocky Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.63070, -80.32960 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Year Completed | 1800 (226 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GALA D BARNETINE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/27/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03176 |
| Federal ID | SCD03176 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |