Parker Mims Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Parker Mims Dam, located in Laurens, South Carolina, is a privately-owned structure that serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond.


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Summary

Completed in 1998, this Earth type dam stands at a height of 26 feet and spans a length of 185 feet. With a storage capacity of 70.4 acre-feet, it provides crucial support for wildlife and recreational activities in the area.

Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC), Parker Mims Dam is subject to state regulations and inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with standards. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 indicated a poor state, highlighting the need for maintenance and potentially improvement measures to mitigate risks and enhance its resilience.

Although the dam lacks certain features such as a spillway and outlet gates, it remains a significant component in the local ecosystem and serves as a valuable resource for water management and environmental conservation efforts in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the upkeep and monitoring of structures like Parker Mims Dam are crucial to safeguarding the surrounding environment and maintaining a sustainable balance between human activities and nature.

Year Completed

1998

Dam Length

185

Dam Height

26

River Or Stream

TR-LITTLE RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8

Nid Storage

70.4

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

26
       
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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. 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

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, 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.