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Rice Mills Pond Dam, located in Anderson, South Carolina, was completed in 1948 and serves as a recreational area for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The dam, primarily used for recreation, is classified as an Earth dam with a height of 26 feet and a length of 580 feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment was rated as poor during the last inspection in 2017.
Managed by a private owner, the dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and undergoes regular state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam's maximum storage capacity is 50 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 45 acre-feet. Its spillway type is uncontrolled, and it is associated with the Broad Mouth Creek.
Although the dam poses a moderate risk, the recreational benefits it provides make it a popular destination for water and climate enthusiasts. With its rich history and scenic surroundings, Rice Mills Pond Dam continues to attract visitors seeking outdoor recreation in the heart of South Carolina.
Year_Completed | 1948 |
Dam_Height | 26 |
River_Or_Stream | TR-BROAD MOUTH CREEK |
Dam_Length | 580 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 5 |
Nid_Storage | 50 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 26 |
SAVANNAH RIVER AT AUGUSTA | 5080cfs |
SPIRIT CREEK AT US 1 | 19cfs |
BUTLER CREEK BELOW 7TH AVENUE | 11cfs |
TWELVEMILE CREEK NEAR LIBERTY | 154cfs |
BEAVERDAM CREEK AB ELBERTON GA | 57cfs |
LAKE GREENWOOD TAILRACE NR CHAPPELLS | 1300cfs |
REEDY RIVER NEAR GREENVILLE | 351cfs |