Culler Millpond Dam
Culler Millpond Dam is a dam located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, built in 1875. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Culler Millpond Dam
The primary purpose of Culler Millpond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Killman Leroy H Jr (private). It impounds the Long Branch.
The dam stands 13 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 147 acre-feet. Completed in 1875, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half 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 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 | Long Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.57530, -81.00680 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Year Completed | 1875 (151 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | KILLMAN LEROY H JR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/13/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03693 |
| Federal ID | SCD03693 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |