Rw Miller Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Rw Miller Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 50.2% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02223 |
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
JUNE K SENN TRUSTEE;MARK G AND SHERRY L BLACKWOOD;SHARON B AND JAMES M LANDON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rw Miller Pond Dam?
Rw Miller 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 Rw Miller Pond Dam?
Rw Miller Pond Dam is owned by JUNE K SENN TRUSTEE;MARK G AND SHERRY L BLACKWOOD;SHARON B AND JAMES M LANDON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rw Miller Pond Dam built?
Rw Miller Pond Dam was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Rw Miller Pond Dam?
Rw Miller Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Rw Miller Pond Dam?
Rw Miller 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 Rw Miller Pond Dam last inspected?
Rw Miller Pond Dam was last inspected on May 22, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.