Pages Millpond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Spiveys Millpond Dam Flowers Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Pages Millpond Dam, located in Dillon, South Carolina, was completed in 1970 for the primary purpose of recreation.
°F
°F
mph
Wind
%
Humidity
Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 7 feet and a length of 600 feet, creates a surface area of 57 acres and a storage capacity of 164 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Bear Swamp river and is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, with the last inspection in January 2019 revealing maintenance issues. The dam's emergency action plan status is unknown, raising concerns about the preparedness in case of a critical event. With the dam being privately owned, there may be a need for increased oversight and investment in maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of this recreational water resource in the face of climate challenges.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
7 |
River Or Stream |
BEAR SWAMP |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
57 |
Nid Storage |
164 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
7 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Lumber River At Boardman
|
814cfs |
Little Pee Dee R. At Galivants Ferry
|
1370cfs |
Lumber River At Lumberton
|
514cfs |
Pee Dee River At Peedee
|
3290cfs |
Pee Dee River Below Pee Dee
|
3250cfs |
Big Shoe Heel Creek Nr Laurinburg
|
82cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Pages Millpond Dam