Bolins Millpond Dam
Bolins Millpond Dam is a dam located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Bolins Millpond Dam
The primary purpose of Bolins Millpond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Rebecca Bolin Morgan (private). It impounds the Bolen Mill Creek.
The dam stands 11 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 192 acre-feet. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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. 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 01/29/2019.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Orangeburg |
| River/Stream | Bolen Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.51110, -81.17940 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | REBECCA BOLIN MORGAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/29/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03727 |
| Federal ID | SCD03727 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |