Brodie Millpond
Brodie Millpond is a dam located in Lexington County, South Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Brodie Millpond
The primary purpose of Brodie Millpond is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Brody Mill Pond Llc (private). It impounds the Lightwood Knot Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 270 acre-feet.
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 10/18/2023.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Lexington |
| River/Stream | Lightwood Knot Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.86490, -81.46820 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | BRODY MILL POND LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04579 |
| Federal ID | SCD04579 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |