Mikell Pond Dam, also known as John Mikell Dam, is a private earth dam located in Sumter, South Carolina.
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Built in 1965 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and recreation. With a height of 18 feet and a length of 1080 feet, the dam has a normal storage capacity of 202 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 418 acre-feet.
Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Mikell Pond Dam is classified as having a low hazard potential with a fair condition assessment as of 2017. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it has uncontrolled outlet gates. Although the risk assessment is moderate, appropriate risk management measures have been put in place to ensure the safety and stability of the structure. With its picturesque location on Beech Creek, Mikell Pond Dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience in South Carolina.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
1080 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
BEECH CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
72 |
Nid Storage |
418 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
18 |
Wateree R. Bl Eastover
|
2400cfs |
Wateree River Nr. Camden
|
2170cfs |
Gills Creek At Columbia
|
76cfs |
Smith Branch At North Main St At Columbia
|
9cfs |
Congaree River At Columbia
|
4580cfs |
Lynches River Near Bishopville
|
425cfs |