Orangeburg Substation Dam
Orangeburg Substation Dam is an earth dam located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Orangeburg Substation Dam
The primary purpose of Orangeburg Substation Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Whirlwind Creek near Orangeburg.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 1,103 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 558 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/19/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Orangeburg |
| Nearest City | Orangeburg |
| River/Stream | Whirlwind Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.40834, -80.88333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,103 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 558 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 558 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 212 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,450 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/19/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SC10010 |
| Federal ID | SC10010 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |