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Brodie Millpond is a private water resource located in Lexington, South Carolina, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Lightwood Knot Creek. The dam, primarily made of earth with a buttress core, stands at a height of 20 feet and spans a length of 220 feet, providing a storage capacity of 270 acre-feet. The reservoir covers a surface area of 32 acres and has a normal storage capacity of 160 acre-feet.
Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, Brodie Millpond is currently in fair condition, with the last inspection conducted in November 2020. The dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC). In the event of an emergency, there are scheduled inspections every three years and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating a level of preparedness and risk management measures. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Brodie Millpond serves as an essential flood risk reduction infrastructure within the Savannah District, offering valuable insights into the management and maintenance of reservoirs in South Carolina.
Dam_Height | 20 |
River_Or_Stream | LIGHTWOOD KNOT CREEK |
Dam_Length | 220 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 32 |
Nid_Storage | 270 |
Hazard_Potential | Significant |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 20 |
SOUTH FORK EDISTO RIVER NEAR COPE | 622cfs |
BRIER CREEK NEAR WAYNESBORO | 318cfs |
SPIRIT CREEK AT US 1 | 23cfs |
SAVANNAH RIVER AT AUGUSTA | 4340cfs |
SOUTH FORK EDISTO RIVER NEAR BAMBERG | 570cfs |
BEAVERDAM CREEK NEAR SARDIS | 303cfs |
BRIER CREEK AT MILLHAVEN | 462cfs |