Mullikin Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Mullikin Pond Dam is classified as significant hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 50.2% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00558 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
JERRY L AND MARY ELLEN JOHNSTON MULLIKEN;MULLIKEN FAMILY LP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mullikin Pond Dam?
Mullikin Pond Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Mullikin Pond Dam?
Mullikin Pond Dam is owned by JERRY L AND MARY ELLEN JOHNSTON MULLIKEN;MULLIKEN FAMILY LP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mullikin Pond Dam built?
Mullikin Pond Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Mullikin Pond Dam?
Mullikin Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mullikin Pond Dam?
Mullikin Pond Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Mullikin Pond Dam last inspected?
Mullikin Pond Dam was last inspected on May 13, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.