Priester Millpond Dam
Priester Millpond Dam is a dam located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, built in 1900. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Priester Millpond Dam
The primary purpose of Priester Millpond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jake E Cupstid (private). It impounds the Bolen Mill Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 167 acre-feet. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century old.
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 01/16/2024.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Orangeburg |
| River/Stream | Bolen Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.52310, -81.17100 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 167 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 167 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JAKE E CUPSTID |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/16/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03728 |
| Federal ID | SCD03728 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |