Covington Millpond Dam
Covington Millpond Dam is a dam located in Marlboro County, South Carolina, built in 1900. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Covington Millpond Dam
The primary purpose of Covington Millpond Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by John R Nobles Trustee (private). It impounds the Cottingham Creek.
The dam stands 11 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/28/2018.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Marlboro |
| River/Stream | Cottingham Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.60770, -79.63140 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JOHN R NOBLES TRUSTEE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/28/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03453 |
| Federal ID | SCD03453 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |