Lucas Millpond Dam

WEST FORK SCOUTER BRANCH· Lexington, South Carolina· Built 1954· 21 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lucas Millpond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 50.2% in SC)
Max Storage149 acre-ft
Normal Storage84 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)
NID IDSC00174

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: April 7, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

TRANS TEL INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lucas Millpond Dam?

Lucas Millpond Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Lucas Millpond Dam?

Lucas Millpond Dam is owned by TRANS TEL INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lucas Millpond Dam built?

Lucas Millpond Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Lucas Millpond Dam?

Lucas 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 Lucas Millpond Dam?

Lucas Millpond Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Lucas Millpond Dam last inspected?

Lucas Millpond Dam was last inspected on April 7, 2017. 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.