Tarrants Millpond Dam
Key Takeaway
Tarrants Millpond Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1910 and is 116 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 3.2% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00354 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
TARRANT LAKE LANDOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tarrants Millpond Dam?
Tarrants Millpond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Tarrants Millpond Dam?
Tarrants Millpond Dam is owned by TARRANT LAKE LANDOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tarrants Millpond Dam built?
Tarrants Millpond Dam was completed in 1910, making it 116 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 Tarrants Millpond Dam?
Tarrants Millpond 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 Tarrants Millpond Dam?
Tarrants Millpond Dam has a dam height of 9 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 Tarrants Millpond Dam last inspected?
Tarrants Millpond Dam was last inspected on June 28, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.