Brodie Millpond

LIGHTWOOD KNOT CREEK· Lexington, South Carolina· 20 ft tall
Significant Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Brodie Millpond is classified as significant hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 46.1% in SC)
Max Storage270 acre-ft
Normal Storage160 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres
NID IDSC02830

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: November 16, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

BRODY MILL POND LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Brodie Millpond?

Brodie Millpond 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 Brodie Millpond?

Brodie Millpond is owned by BRODY MILL POND LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Brodie Millpond?

Brodie Millpond serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Brodie Millpond?

Brodie Millpond has a dam height of 20 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 Brodie Millpond last inspected?

Brodie Millpond was last inspected on November 16, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.