Milliken Company Dam
Key Takeaway
Milliken Company Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 37.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00756 |
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
FAIRFOREST INVESTMENTS LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Milliken Company Dam?
Milliken Company 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 Milliken Company Dam?
Milliken Company Dam is owned by FAIRFOREST INVESTMENTS LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Milliken Company Dam built?
Milliken Company Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Milliken Company Dam?
Milliken Company 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 Milliken Company Dam?
Milliken Company 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 Milliken Company Dam last inspected?
Milliken Company Dam was last inspected on June 14, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.