Mixons Pond Dam

BIG BRANCH· Jasper, South Carolina· Built 1965· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Mixons Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 37.9% in SC)
Max Storage71 acre-ft
Normal Storage31 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDSC01530

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: November 30, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

OLIN MIXSON;RONALD STEPHEN MIXSON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mixons Pond Dam?

Mixons 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 Mixons Pond Dam?

Mixons Pond Dam is owned by OLIN MIXSON;RONALD STEPHEN MIXSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Mixons Pond Dam built?

Mixons 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 Mixons Pond Dam?

Mixons 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 Mixons Pond Dam?

Mixons 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 Mixons Pond Dam last inspected?

Mixons Pond Dam was last inspected on November 30, 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.