Harrells Millpond Dam
Harrells Millpond Dam is a dam located in Darlington County, South Carolina, built in 1940. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Harrells Millpond Dam
Harrells Millpond Dam is a dam in Darlington, South Carolina. The dam is owned by Alexander C West;david William Howell;martin S And Karen W Driggers (private). It impounds the Boggy Gully Swamp.
The dam stands 5 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 34 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 170 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years 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 02/23/2023.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Darlington |
| River/Stream | Boggy Gully Swamp |
| Coordinates | 34.26050, -80.08440 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 5 ft |
| Dam Height | 5 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | ALEXANDER C WEST;DAVID WILLIAM HOWELL;MARTIN S AND KAREN W DRIGGERS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/23/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03523 |
| Federal ID | SCD03523 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |