Brodie Millpond Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
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.
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Summary
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 Length |
220 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
LIGHTWOOD KNOT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
32 |
Nid Storage |
270 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
20 |
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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.
Brodie Millpond