Culp Pond Dam is a dam located in Sumter County, South Carolina, built in 1971. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Culp Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Culp Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Tr-lake Marion.
The dam stands 17 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/26/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Sumter |
| River/Stream | Tr-lake Marion |
| Coordinates | 33.70270, -80.52750 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/26/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02077 |
| Federal ID | SCD02077 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |