Yonce Millpond Dam

BULLS BRANCH· Aiken, South Carolina· Built 1958· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Yonce Millpond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 33.8% in SC)
Max Storage54 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)
NID IDSC00343

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: August 7, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

JIMMY J AND JULIE Q CORBETT

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Yonce Millpond Dam?

Yonce Millpond 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 Yonce Millpond Dam?

Yonce Millpond Dam is owned by JIMMY J AND JULIE Q CORBETT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Yonce Millpond Dam built?

Yonce Millpond Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Yonce Millpond Dam?

Yonce 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 Yonce Millpond Dam?

Yonce Millpond Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Yonce Millpond Dam last inspected?

Yonce Millpond Dam was last inspected on August 7, 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.