Covington Millpond Dam dam
Covington Millpond Dam
Located in Marlboro, South Carolina, the Covington Millpond Dam stands as a historic structure completed in 1900 primarily for irrigation purposes along the COTTINGHAM CREEK. This earth-type dam spans 480 feet in length and reaches a height of 11 feet, offering a storage capacity of 400 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam has a low hazard potential and has not undergone a recent condition assessment as of September 2018.
The dam is privately owned and regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC), with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. With a primary purpose of irrigation, the Covington Millpond Dam also serves recreational activities, covering a surface area of 32 acres. The surrounding area is a designated state jurisdiction with state and federal oversight, ensuring the safety and maintenance of the dam for both water resource and climate conservation efforts.
Although the Covington Millpond Dam has not been rated for its current condition, its historical significance and ongoing operational capabilities highlight the importance of proper management and oversight for water resources in the region. As enthusiasts in water resource and climate conservation, understanding the role of this dam in supporting irrigation and recreational activities underscores the need for sustainable practices to preserve and protect our natural waterways.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams 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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Covington Millpond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pee Dee River Nr Bennettsville | 2,080 cfs | → |
| Big Shoe Heel Creek Nr Laurinburg | 16 cfs | → |
| Lumber River Near Maxton | 96 cfs | → |
| Black Creek Near Quinby | 137 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee R Nr Rockingham | 1,880 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee River At Peedee | 2,160 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Covington Millpond Dam.
Boat launches
- Darlington County
- Lester Road Dillon County
- West Us 74 Highway 1333, Rockingham
- State Road 1759, Lilesville
Campgrounds
- Cheraw State Park
- H. Cooper Black
- Bass Lake Campground
- Chalk Banks - Lumber River State Park
- Little Pee Dee State Park
- John Culberth Campsite
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About Covington Millpond Dam
Where does the data for Covington Millpond Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Covington Millpond Dam.