Saxe-Gotha Millpond Dam, located in Lexington, South Carolina, stands as a historic structure completed in 1900 with a primary purpose of recreation.
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This earthen dam, with a height of 18 feet and a length of 250 feet, holds a storage capacity of 405 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 25 acres. Situated on the Red Bank Creek in the Savannah District, the dam is owned privately and regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC).
Despite its age, the dam's hazard potential is classified as high, highlighting the need for regular inspections, which occur every two years. The condition of the dam has not been officially rated, and the last assessment took place in April 2017. The emergency action plan (EAP) for the dam was last revised in 1991, and no recent updates on its readiness to meet guidelines or prepare inundation maps are available. With its picturesque setting and historical significance, the Saxe-Gotha Millpond Dam is an important recreational site to be monitored closely for safety and maintenance in the face of potential climate challenges.
Year Completed |
1900 |
Dam Length |
250 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
RED BANK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
25 |
Nid Storage |
405 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
18 |
Saluda River Below Lk Murray Dam Nr Columbia
|
775cfs |
Saluda River Near Columbia
|
907cfs |
Congaree River At Columbia
|
3140cfs |
Smith Branch At North Main St At Columbia
|
3cfs |
Gills Creek At Columbia
|
37cfs |
Broad River At Alston
|
1810cfs |