Pooles Upper Millpond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Daniel Poole Dam N F Jeffcoat Dam
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
Pooles Upper Millpond Dam, located in Lexington, South Carolina, was completed in 1929 and serves as a recreational spot for water and climate enthusiasts.
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Summary
This private Earth dam stands at a height of 14 feet and stretches 200 feet in length, creating a storage capacity of 273 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is recreation, offering a surface area of 22.3 acres for visitors to enjoy activities such as boating and fishing in the POND BRANCH waterway.
Despite its fair condition assessment as of January 2021, Pooles Upper Millpond Dam poses a high hazard potential, warranting a biennial inspection frequency to ensure public safety. The dam's controlled spillway type and very high risk assessment underscore the importance of diligent maintenance and risk management measures. While the dam has not experienced recent modifications, its high hazard potential and risk level require authorities to remain vigilant in monitoring and addressing any potential issues to prevent safety hazards and protect the surrounding community and environment.
Year Completed |
1929 |
Dam Length |
200 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
POND BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
22.3 |
Nid Storage |
273 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
14 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
South Fork Edisto River Near Denmark
|
805cfs |
Congaree River At Columbia
|
2800cfs |
Saluda River Near Columbia
|
780cfs |
North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg
|
925cfs |
Gills Creek At Columbia
|
68cfs |
South Fork Edisto River Near Cope
|
883cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Pooles Upper Millpond Dam