Kneeces Millpond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Florence T Hall Dam Wood-Berry Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Kneeces Millpond Dam, located in Aiken, South Carolina, was completed in 1937 for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.
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Summary
This private earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a length of 194 feet, with a storage capacity of 144 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-CHINQUAPIN CREEK and is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC).
With a significant hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Kneeces Millpond Dam requires regular inspections, which are conducted every three years. Despite its age, the dam continues to serve its intended purposes and provide recreational opportunities for the surrounding community. The dam's owner, a private entity, plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and maintenance of this essential water resource infrastructure.
As climate change impacts water resources and infrastructure, the maintenance and regulation of dams like Kneeces Millpond Dam become increasingly important. With its historical significance and ongoing relevance for fire protection and recreational activities, this earth dam serves as a reminder of the intersection between water management, climate resilience, and community safety.
Year Completed |
1937 |
Dam Length |
194 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CHINQUAPIN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
30 |
Nid Storage |
144 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
15 |
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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.
Kneeces Millpond Dam