Mullers Lake
Mullers Lake is a dam located in Richland County, South Carolina, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Mullers Lake
The primary purpose of Mullers Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Cynthia W Nord And Evan Nord;middlefield Homeowners Assc (private). It impounds the Tr- Persimmon Fork.
The dam stands 26 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 168 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/28/2021.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Richland |
| River/Stream | Tr- Persimmon Fork |
| Coordinates | 34.22860, -81.01910 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CYNTHIA W NORD AND EVAN NORD;MIDDLEFIELD HOMEOWNERS ASSC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/28/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD00279 |
| Federal ID | SCD00279 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |