Dams in Marion County, South Carolina
8Total Dams
1High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Marion County, South Carolina
Marion County has 8 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 4 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Marion County is 60 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Baxley Farm Pond Dam at 15 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baxley 501 Pond Dam | High | Poor | 7 | Recreation | 1953 |
| Baxley Farm Pond Dam | Significant | Fair | 15 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1977 |
| Mcmillen Lower Pond Dam | Low | Poor | 14 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Gaddys Millpond | Low | Unsatisfactory | 12 | Recreation | |
| Mcmillen Upper Pond Dam | Low | Poor | 9 | Recreation | 1964 |
| Legette Millpond Dam | Undetermined | 9 | Recreation | ||
| Rowell Pond Dam | Undetermined | 9 | Recreation | ||
| Smith Millpond Dam | Undetermined | 8 | Recreation |