Smith/culler Dam
Smith/culler Dam is a dam located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Smith/culler Dam
The primary purpose of Smith/culler Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Fairview Land Holdings Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-north Fork Edisto River.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 133 acre-feet. Completed in 1953, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 07/13/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Orangeburg |
| River/Stream | Tr-north Fork Edisto River |
| Coordinates | 33.56090, -80.99020 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | FAIRVIEW LAND HOLDINGS LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/13/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03711 |
| Federal ID | SCD03711 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |