Millers Pond Dam

WEBBS CREEK· Orangeburg, South Carolina· Built 1956· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Millers Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 59.6% in SC)
Max Storage75 acre-ft
Normal Storage51 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)
NID IDSC02132

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: July 10, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

WEBB CREEK LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Millers Pond Dam?

Millers 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 Millers Pond Dam?

Millers Pond Dam is owned by WEBB CREEK LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Millers Pond Dam built?

Millers Pond Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Millers Pond Dam?

Millers Pond 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 Millers Pond Dam?

Millers Pond Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Millers Pond Dam last inspected?

Millers Pond Dam was last inspected on July 10, 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.