Milliken Pond No6 Dam

TR-ISONS CREEK· Spartanburg, South Carolina· Built 1965· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Recreation Private

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 Storage56 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDSC02172

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: June 21, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

PAR PACKAGING

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.