Cedar Creek Millpond Dam
Key Takeaway
Cedar Creek Millpond Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 23.6% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00502 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CHRIS B WATSON;CLAY BOYKIN;RALPH BOYKIN;SARAH WATSON CSONDOR;STEVE BOYKIN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cedar Creek Millpond Dam?
Cedar Creek Millpond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Cedar Creek Millpond Dam?
Cedar Creek Millpond Dam is owned by CHRIS B WATSON;CLAY BOYKIN;RALPH BOYKIN;SARAH WATSON CSONDOR;STEVE BOYKIN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cedar Creek Millpond Dam built?
Cedar Creek Millpond Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Cedar Creek Millpond Dam?
Cedar Creek Millpond Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Irrigation, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cedar Creek Millpond Dam?
Cedar Creek Millpond Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Cedar Creek Millpond Dam last inspected?
Cedar Creek Millpond Dam was last inspected on March 26, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.