Mclaurins Millpond Dam

BEAVERDAM CREEK· Marlboro, South Carolina· 11 ft tall
High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Mclaurins Millpond Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is recreation. 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 11 ft (taller than 8.3% in SC)
Max Storage1.4K acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
NID IDSCD5032

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: September 4, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

MCCOLL GAME AND FISH CLUB

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mclaurins Millpond Dam?

Mclaurins 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 Mclaurins Millpond Dam?

Mclaurins Millpond Dam is owned by MCCOLL GAME AND FISH CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Mclaurins Millpond Dam?

Mclaurins 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 Mclaurins Millpond Dam?

Mclaurins Millpond Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Mclaurins Millpond Dam last inspected?

Mclaurins Millpond Dam was last inspected on September 4, 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.