Bullards Millpond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lahentz Searcy Dam Robert Hubbart Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Bullards Millpond Dam, located in Marlboro County, South Carolina, is a private-owned structure that serves primarily for recreation purposes.
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Summary
The dam is an earth type with a height of 11 feet and a length of 440 feet, creating a storage capacity of 280 acre-feet. Situated on Naked Creek, the dam poses a high hazard potential and has been assessed to be in poor condition during the last inspection in December 2018.
Despite its recreational significance, Bullards Millpond Dam is in need of maintenance and improvements to ensure its safety and functionality. With a history of modifications and regular inspections by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC), the dam's condition assessment and emergency action plan readiness highlight areas that require attention to mitigate risks associated with its poor condition and high hazard potential. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the importance of maintaining and managing dams like Bullards Millpond is crucial for ensuring the safety of surrounding communities and ecosystems.
Dam Length |
440 |
Dam Height |
11 |
River Or Stream |
NAKED CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
48 |
Nid Storage |
280 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
11 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Pee Dee River Nr Bennettsville
|
2460cfs |
Pee Dee R Nr Rockingham
|
1830cfs |
Big Shoe Heel Creek Nr Laurinburg
|
82cfs |
Lumber River Near Maxton
|
372cfs |
Drowning Creek Near Hoffman
|
181cfs |
Black Creek Near Mcbee
|
108cfs |
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.
Bullards Millpond Dam