Mikell Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Mikell Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 37.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 418 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 202 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 72 acres |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01414 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
SARAH D MIKELL FRANCES MIKELL FISCHER AND GORDON MIKELL TRUSTEES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mikell Pond Dam?
Mikell Pond 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 Mikell Pond Dam?
Mikell Pond Dam is owned by SARAH D MIKELL FRANCES MIKELL FISCHER AND GORDON MIKELL TRUSTEES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mikell Pond Dam built?
Mikell Pond Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Mikell Pond Dam?
Mikell Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mikell Pond Dam?
Mikell Pond Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Mikell Pond Dam last inspected?
Mikell Pond Dam was last inspected on April 18, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.