Culler Dam
Culler Dam is a dam located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, built in 1895. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Culler Dam
The primary purpose of Culler Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sally Smith Culler Trustee (private). It impounds the Limestone Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 119 acre-feet. Completed in 1895, the structure is over a century 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 07/20/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Orangeburg |
| River/Stream | Limestone Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.55000, -80.95440 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Year Completed | 1895 (131 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SALLY SMITH CULLER TRUSTEE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/20/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03712 |
| Federal ID | SCD03712 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |