Milliken Pond No6 Dam
Key Takeaway
Milliken Pond No6 Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 77.1% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02172 |
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
PAR PACKAGING
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Milliken Pond No6 Dam?
Milliken Pond No6 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 Pond No6 Dam?
Milliken Pond No6 Dam is owned by PAR PACKAGING (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Milliken Pond No6 Dam built?
Milliken Pond No6 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 Milliken Pond No6 Dam?
Milliken Pond No6 Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Milliken Pond No6 Dam?
Milliken Pond No6 Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Pond No6 Dam last inspected?
Milliken Pond No6 Dam was last inspected on June 21, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.