Blackwell Millpond Dam
Key Takeaway
Blackwell Millpond Dam is classified as significant hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 5.2% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01894 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BESSIE FRANCES M SANDERS;J B MCKENZIE;JOANNE MCKENZIE GRIGGS;JOHNNY WILLIAM MCKENZIE;LACEY MCKENZIE;MATTIE JANE GAINEY;ROBERT LEE MCKENZIE;STEVE WILSON MCKENZIE;VANCE G MCKENZIE ET AL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Blackwell Millpond Dam?
Blackwell Millpond Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Blackwell Millpond Dam?
Blackwell Millpond Dam is owned by BESSIE FRANCES M SANDERS;J B MCKENZIE;JOANNE MCKENZIE GRIGGS;JOHNNY WILLIAM MCKENZIE;LACEY MCKENZIE;MATTIE JANE GAINEY;ROBERT LEE MCKENZIE;STEVE WILSON MCKENZIE;VANCE G MCKENZIE ET AL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Blackwell Millpond Dam built?
Blackwell Millpond Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Blackwell Millpond Dam?
Blackwell Millpond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Blackwell Millpond Dam?
Blackwell Millpond Dam has a dam height of 10 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Blackwell Millpond Dam last inspected?
Blackwell Millpond Dam was last inspected on May 11, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.