Millers Pond Dam dam
Millers Pond Dam
Millers Pond Dam, also known as L E Miller Dam 2, is a privately owned structure located in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Completed in 1956, this earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet and has a length of 630 feet, providing a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet for recreational purposes. Situated on Webb's Creek, the dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Despite its low hazard potential, Millers Pond Dam has been assessed as being in poor condition as of July 2017. With a moderate risk level of 3, the dam poses a potential threat that necessitates risk management measures to be put in place. The dam lacks an emergency action plan and updated inundation maps, highlighting the need for increased preparedness and safety protocols in case of a dam failure or emergency situation. While the dam serves as a recreational site, its condition assessment and risk level indicate the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and water resources.
In the political landscape, the dam falls under the jurisdiction of the Charleston District and is represented by Congressman James E. Clyburn. With its unique design as an earth dam with a buttress core, Millers Pond Dam stands as a reminder of the delicate balance between water resource management and climate resilience. As enthusiasts of water resources and climate adaptation, it is essential to monitor and advocate for the sustainable management of dams like Millers Pond to safeguard both the environment and the communities they serve.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Millers Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Santee River Near Pineville | 619 cfs | → |
| North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg | 226 cfs | → |
| Wateree R. Bl Eastover | 2,400 cfs | → |
| Edisto River Nr Givhans | 504 cfs | → |
| Lake Moultrie Tailrace Canal At Moncks Corner | 4,530 cfs | → |
| South Fork Edisto River Near Bamberg | 225 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Millers Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Santee Drive Orangeburg County
- Boy Scout Circle Orangeburg County
- Red Bank Road 184, Orangeburg County
- Palmetto Trail Lake Marion Passage Clarendon County
- Coveside Circle 28, Calhoun County
- Clarendon County
Campgrounds
- Polly's Landing Campground
- Santee State Park
- Poinsett State Park
- Colleton State Park
- Short Stay Navy Military
- Givhans Ferry State Park
Fishing spots
Track Millers Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Millers Pond Dam
Where does the data for Millers Pond Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Millers Pond Dam.