Bolins Millpond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Bolins Millpond Dam, located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, was completed in 1964 and serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
This privately-owned earth dam, standing at a height of 11 feet and stretching 700 feet in length, impounds Bolin Mill Creek and offers a surface area of 30 acres for visitors to enjoy. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment has been marked as poor, with the last inspection conducted in January 2019.
The dam's normal storage capacity is 62 acre-feet, with a maximum storage of 192 acre-feet. While it currently does not have a spillway, the dam's hazard potential is still considered low. Its proximity to a nearby river and stream enhances the recreational value of the area, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts alike. The dam is under the jurisdiction of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC), which oversees its permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes to ensure public safety.
As a popular site for outdoor activities, Bolins Millpond Dam provides a picturesque setting for residents and tourists to appreciate the natural beauty of Orangeburg County. However, with its current poor condition assessment and the need for regular inspections, stakeholders must remain vigilant in monitoring the dam's integrity to prevent any potential risks to the surrounding community and environment. This data highlights the importance of maintaining and safeguarding our water resources for future generations to enjoy.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
700 |
Dam Height |
11 |
River Or Stream |
BOLEN MILL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
30 |
Nid Storage |
192 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
11 |
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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.
Bolins Millpond Dam