Shuler Dam
Shuler Dam is a dam located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, built in 1955. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Shuler Dam
The primary purpose of Shuler Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Haywood Farms Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-four Hole Swamp.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 89 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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 11/09/2022.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Orangeburg |
| River/Stream | Tr-four Hole Swamp |
| Coordinates | 33.51250, -80.70190 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | HAYWOOD FARMS LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/09/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03742 |
| Federal ID | SCD03742 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |