Davids Millpond Dam
Davids Millpond Dam is a dam located in Marlboro County, South Carolina, built in 1870. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Davids Millpond Dam
Davids Millpond Dam is a dam in Marlboro, South Carolina. The dam is owned by Heidelberg Materials (private). It impounds the Naked Creek.
The dam stands 9 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 45 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 394 acre-feet. Completed in 1870, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/14/2024.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Marlboro |
| River/Stream | Naked Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.64430, -79.74820 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Year Completed | 1870 (156 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 394 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 394 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | HEIDELBERG MATERIALS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/14/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03450 |
| Federal ID | SCD03450 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |