Mcrae's Mill Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

Mcrae's Mill Pond Dam, located in Sumter, South Carolina, was completed in 1908 and stands at a height of 10 feet with a length of 733 feet.


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Summary

The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, providing a storage capacity of 322 acre-feet and a surface area of 32 acres. It is classified as an earth dam with a stone core and soil foundation, overlooking the Hatchet Camp Branch river or stream.

Despite its low hazard potential and current "Not Rated" condition assessment, the dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC). It undergoes regular state inspections every five years, with the last inspection conducted in January 2013. Mcrae's Mill Pond Dam offers a serene recreational space for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy, with its historical significance dating back over a century.

While the dam does not have any associated structures or locks, it remains a noteworthy feature in the region's landscape. Managed by a private owner, the dam continues to serve its recreational purpose while being subject to state regulations and inspections to ensure its safety and integrity. For those interested in water resources and climate, Mcrae's Mill Pond Dam provides a glimpse into the intersection of history, engineering, and environmental stewardship in South Carolina's water management landscape.

Year Completed

1908

Dam Length

733

Dam Height

10

River Or Stream

HATCHET CAMP BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

32

Nid Storage

322

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

10
       
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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. 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

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, 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.